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Flagpole Sitta Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Harvey Danger
Harvey Danger · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-355 Electric Guitar
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock ES-355)
Amp
Unknown (likely Marshall or similar high-gain amp, but not confirmed for studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1997. Guitarist Jeff Lin is credited with using a Gibson ES-355 for Harvey Danger's signature sound. No direct evidence of amp or pedal models for the studio recording of 'Flagpole Sitta' riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Distortion pedal (model unknown) · distortion
Guitar (Gibson ES-355, bridge pickup) → Distortion pedal (model unknown) → Amp (likely Marshall or similar high-gain amp, spring reverb on low)
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Tone Character
- crisp and driving
- edgy and aggressive
- tight and energetic
- resonant semi-hollowbody attack
- bright upper mids
- punchy and percussive
- articulate power chords
- raw alternative rock energy
- cuts through dense mix
- slightly compressed sustain
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact amp or pedal models used on the studio recording of 'Flagpole Sitta' riff section.
- Guitar model (Gibson ES-355) is cited as Jeff Lin's main instrument, but amp and pedal details are inferred based on genre, era, and typical alternative rock setups.
- No numeric amp settings found; values estimated based on typical 1990s alternative rock tones with semi-hollowbody guitars and high-gain amps.
- No evidence of modulation or time-based effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) in the riff section; distortion is clearly audible but pedal/amp source is not specified.
- Pedalboard photos and interviews for this specific recording are not available; live setups may differ from studio.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Flagpole Sitta' riff has a crunchy, mid-forward 90s alt-rock tone with moderate gain, tight but not boomy lows, and enough treble/presence to cut without harshness. The production is fairly dry, typical of late-90s post-grunge, and the amp settings reflect the genre's preference for clarity and punch over extreme saturation or scooped mids.