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Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) Guitar Tone Settings
Skunk Anansie · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Humbucker (Gibson stock, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp
Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1996-1997 (album released 1997). Gear confirmed for Ace during this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedals used for additional gain/fuzz, but core tone is Les Paul into Marshall JCM2000. No evidence of live rig differences for this song's riff.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- DOD Carcosa Fuzz · fuzz
- DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive · overdrive
Guitar → DOD Carcosa Fuzz → DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive → Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- aggressive and gritty
- raw and punchy
- heavy, driving riff
- melodic yet rhythmic
- fuzzy distortion (from pedal)
- tight and energetic
- organic crunch
- warm low end
- present midrange
- clear attack
Notes & Caveats
- No direct amp knob settings for 'Hedonism' found; settings estimated based on Marshall JCM2000 typical classic rock usage and genre/era.
- Pedalboard photos and interviews confirm use of DOD Carcosa Fuzz and DigiTech HardWire CM-2 Tube Overdrive, but exact pedal settings for this song's riff not found.
- Delay and other time-based effects are mentioned for clean/lead/solo parts, but not for the main riff section; main riff is dry except for amp reverb.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical Les Paul/Marshall rock riff tone and audio analysis; no explicit statement found.
- If more specific studio notes or isolated track analysis become available, settings should be updated.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Ace (Martin Kent) of Skunk Anansie favored British amps (Marshall/Hiwatt) with a crunchy, mid-forward tone in the late '90s. The riff in 'Hedonism' is punchy and warm, with clear mids and moderate gain, typical of alternative/British rock of the era, and subtle reverb for space.