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Island In the Sun Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Weezer

Weezer · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul (exact model unspecified, likely Standard or Junior)
Pickups
P-90 single coil (if Junior) or humbucker (if Standard); source only confirms 'Gibson Les Paul', not exact pickup
Amp
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (typical for bright, chimey rhythm; exact position not specified in sources)

Studio recording, 2001. Rhythm clean tracks on 'Island In the Sun' were recorded with a Gibson Les Paul into a Vox AC30. No pedal use confirmed for riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the studio riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
0
Reverb
2.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • ultra clean
  • bright and chimey
  • articulate
  • percussive attack
  • clear note separation
  • slightly compressed
  • warm but not muddy
  • no audible breakup
  • open and airy
  • classic alternative rock clean

Sources