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Fallen Leaves Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Billy Talent
Billy Talent · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster
Pickups
Fender Jazzmaster single coils
Amp
Stevenson Custom 30-watt amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2006. Guitar and amp confirmed for Billy Talent II era. Settings from forum user for 'Fallen Leaves' riff. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass7
Gain5.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- crunchy midrange
- articulate attack
- bright top end
- slightly compressed
- punchy and aggressive
- clear note separation
- dynamic pick response
- not overly saturated
- focused rhythm clarity
Notes & Caveats
- Amp settings are from a forum user and may not be 100% accurate to the studio recording, but are consistent with the genre and artist's known gear.
- No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff section; compressor pedal is mentioned for intro/solo, not riff.
- Presence setting estimated based on typical amp voicing for this style and amp.
- Guitar knob settings inferred from typical Jazzmaster use in this genre.
- No evidence of effects loop or additional effects for the riff section.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ian D'Sa's tone on 'Fallen Leaves' is tight, punchy, and mid-forward, typical of early 2000s alternative punk rock. He uses high-gain British-style amps (like Mesa/Boogie Rectifiers or Marshall JCMs) with moderate bass for clarity, strong mids for cut, and bright but not harsh treble; reverb is minimal for a dry, in-your-face sound.