Feeling a Moment Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Feeder
Feeder · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 2004-2005 (Pushing the Senses album sessions). Grant Nicholas used his main live rig in the studio: Fender Hot Rod Deluxe and JMI AC30, sometimes re-amped through a Marshall JMP. Pedalboard was not fixed; fuzz pedals (Tone Bender, Big Muff, RoShi ELF) and delay (EHX Memory Man) were key. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp type due to lack of explicit numbers.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- RoShi ELF Fuzz · fuzz
- Colorsound Sola Sound Supa Tone Bender · fuzz
- Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man · delay
Guitar → RoShi ELF Fuzz → Tone Bender (sometimes stacked) → Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man → Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (spring reverb on) + JMI AC30 blended
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Tone Character
- big and dense
- full-bodied fuzz
- hovercraft-like with lots of top and bottom
- organic analogue delay trails
- fat, almost subby low end
- midrange presence and sparkle
- ambient, atmospheric
- chiming, open chords
- dynamic and layered
- not overly aggressive, but thick and sustaining
Sources
- Feeder’s Grant Nicholas shares his tips on on songwriting, gear and tone: “You can always find a new way of playing a chord” | Guitar World
- Rig tour: Feeder | MusicRadar
- Studio tour: Feeder's Grant Nicholas reveals his guitar and recording setup | MusicRadar
- "I'm a fuzz junkie – I've got an obscene amount of fuzz boxes": Feeder's Grant Nicholas picks his essential pieces of gear | MusicRadar
- Interview: Talking big riffs, old school fuzz pedals and tips for guitarists with Feeder's Grant Nicholas | MusicRadar