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Head in the Ceiling Fan Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Title Fight
Title Fight · 2010s+ · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely stock, unspecified model)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2012 (Floral Green album). Multiple sources confirm JCM800 as primary amp in studio for this era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording. No direct evidence of pedals for the riff section; most sources indicate minimal pedal use in studio for this track.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble · chorus
Guitar → Boss CE-5 Chorus Ensemble → Marshall JCM800 2203 (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- lush and atmospheric
- slightly overdriven
- warm and mid-focused
- ambient and dreamy
- full-bodied
- not heavily saturated
- clear and articulate
- modest breakup
- shoegaze-inspired wash
- slightly compressed
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio knob settings found; amp settings estimated based on Marshall JCM800 typical use for shoegaze/emo in studio context.
- Pedal use for the riff section is not confirmed; most sources indicate minimal pedal use for rhythm/riff parts on this song.
- Chorus and reverb are audible in the mix, but may be added in post-production or via amp/effects; pedal models not confirmed for riff.
- Pickup choice inferred from tone and genre; not explicitly stated in sources.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Title Fight's 'Head in the Ceiling Fan' riff features a warm, slightly overdriven, and atmospheric tone typical of their shoegaze-influenced era, likely using a Fender or Vox-style amp with moderate gain, boosted mids, and a lush reverb. The tone is not high gain or scooped, but rather mid-forward and ambient, matching both the band's gear and the production style of Floral Green.