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Far Behind Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Candlebox
Candlebox · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1979 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely stock late-70s/early-80s Les Paul Standard pickups)
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1993. Guitar and amp confirmed for Candlebox era and 'Far Behind' riff/chorus sections. No evidence of Marshall or other amps for this song's heavy parts. No explicit mention of pedals for distortion; JC-120 is a solid-state clean amp, so distortion likely from a pedal or studio processing, but no pedal is confirmed for the original recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- full-bodied midrange punch
- tight, focused rhythm attack
- smooth but present top end
- articulate chord definition
- slightly compressed, saturated crunch
- open, airy high end from JC-120
- classic 90s alternative rock drive
- dynamic pick response
- not overly scooped or fizzy
- clear note separation in chords
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit pedal or distortion source is confirmed for the studio recording; JC-120 is a clean amp, so distortion was likely achieved via a pedal or studio processing, but no model is cited.
- Amp settings are estimated based on typical JC-120 use for 90s rock crunch tones and the audible sound on the record.
- No explicit pickup selector position is cited, but bridge pickup is inferred from the aggressive, cutting tone.
- No pedalboard or effects chain for the original studio recording is confirmed in sources; chorus is a built-in JC-120 effect but is not clearly audible in the heavy riff section.
- If a pedal was used for distortion, its model and settings are unknown; no evidence for Tube Screamer, DS-1, or other specific pedals.
- All settings are best estimates based on genre, amp, and era, not direct quotes.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Candlebox's 'Far Behind' riff has a classic 90s alternative rock crunch—medium gain, punchy mids, and balanced lows/highs—typical of a Les Paul into a Marshall or similar amp. The tone is present and full but not overly scooped or saturated, with subtle reverb for space, matching both the era's production and the band's gear choices.