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Here's to Us Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Halestorm
Halestorm · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Explorer (likely Lzzy Hale signature or stock, as used on the album recording)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely '57 Classics or hot Gibson humbuckers, as described by Lzzy Hale)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (used in studio, often blended with Diezel VH4 or Soldano SLO-100 for rhythm tracks)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2011-2012 (album released 2012). Rhythm/riff section. Lzzy Hale's main rhythm tone is Explorer into Marshall JCM800, sometimes blended with Diezel or Soldano for layering. No evidence of extensive pedal use for rhythm, mostly amp-driven tone.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- chunky and heavy
- warm but aggressive
- tight, focused low end
- open, dynamic response
- slightly saturated crunch
- clear note separation
- classic British rock flavor
- not overly compressed
- amp-driven break-up
- meat-and-potatoes rock sound
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Here's to Us' riff section; settings estimated based on Marshall JCM800 typical rock usage and Lzzy Hale's own descriptions.
- Multiple amps (Marshall JCM800, Diezel VH4, Soldano SLO-100) were layered in the studio, but JCM800 is the core rhythm tone.
- No evidence of pedal effects used on the main riff; Lzzy Hale emphasizes simplicity and amp-driven tone for rhythm parts.
- Pickup model inferred from Lzzy's statements about using hot Gibson humbuckers in her Explorer.
- Reverb setting is estimated low, as the JCM800 does not have built-in reverb and studio ambience is not counted as amp/pedal effect.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Halestorm's 'Here's to Us' riff features a crunchy, modern hard rock tone with punchy mids, tight but not overpowering lows, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness. Lzzy Hale typically uses mid-forward, crunchy settings on Mesa/Boogie or Marshall-style amps, and the production is modern but not overly processed, with subtle reverb for space.