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Fat Lip Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Sum 41
Sum 41 · 2000s · punk
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (2001, likely Deryck Whibley or Dave Baksh's main studio guitar for 'Fat Lip')
Pickups
Humbucker (likely stock Gibson or Rio Grande Barbeque humbucker per Dave Baksh's era gear)
Amp
Marshall JMP (profiled at Deryck's studio, used for main rhythm tones on 'All Killer No Filler')
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2001. Sources indicate Marshall JMP was profiled for main tones, with minimal effects and focus on amp gain. Some sources mention Line 6 POD Pro was tried, but main album tones are Marshall JMP. No evidence of pedals for riff section; effects kept to a minimum. Pickup likely bridge for main riff. No evidence of amp reverb or other amp effects used for the riff.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb0.5
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight, punchy rhythm crunch
- aggressive palm-muted power chords
- articulate attack with minimal muddiness
- mid-forward punk bite
- fast, percussive response
- slight compression from amp gain
- no audible reverb or delay
- clear, defined low end
- bright, cutting top end
- focused, modern punk tone
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings for 'Fat Lip' found; settings estimated based on Marshall JMP typical punk settings and era.
- Line 6 POD Pro was reportedly used live and possibly experimented with in studio, but main album tones are Marshall JMP per interviews.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; effects kept to a minimum per interviews.
- Pickup model inferred from era and artist interviews; not explicitly confirmed for this exact song section.
- No evidence of amp reverb or built-in effects used for the riff; settings reflect dry, direct amp tone.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Fat Lip' riff tone is tight, high-gain, and punchy with a modern pop-punk edge—Sum 41 used Marshall JCM2000s with mids slightly scooped, bright treble, and tight bass. The tone is dry with little reverb, and presence is boosted for clarity and attack, matching early 2000s punk production.