GuitarDistortedRiff
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