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Flying Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Secret Machines
Secret Machines · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Flying V
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely Gibson stock or similar high-output humbuckers)
Amp
Orange Rockerverb 50 Mk III Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, album version of 'Flying' by Secret Machines, released 2004. Gear inferred from band interviews and era-specific rig rundowns. No direct studio photo or interview for this exact song, but Equipboard and genre/era context strongly support this setup.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb3
Treble6
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss DS-1 Distortion · distortion
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb
Guitar → Boss DS-1 Distortion → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Orange Rockerverb 50 Mk III (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- aggressive and saturated
- thick, wall-of-sound texture
- sharp, cutting attack
- rich midrange presence
- tight low end
- modern alt-rock heaviness
- sustained power chords
- clear note separation despite gain
- slightly compressed dynamics
- subtle ambient reverb
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation for 'Flying' by Secret Machines; gear and settings inferred from Equipboard, genre, era, and audio analysis.
- No pedalboard photo or explicit pedal list for this specific recording; pedal choices based on typical band setup and audible effects.
- Amp EQ and gain settings estimated based on Orange Rockerverb usage in modern rock context.
- Pickup choice inferred from tone (bright, cutting, high-gain riff) and typical Flying V/rock usage.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Secret Machines' 'Flying' riff has a thick, mid-forward, British-flavored crunch with a slightly dark, spacey character typical of early 2000s alt/psych rock. The amp settings reflect a crunchy, saturated tone with strong mids, balanced bass, controlled treble, and subtle reverb for ambience, matching their known use of Vox/Marshall-style amps and studio production.