Just Like You Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Three Days Grace
Three Days Grace · 2000s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 2003-2004 era for the self-titled album. Barry Stock joined after the album but the band used PRS Singlecut guitars and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers for the heavy rhythm tracks. No evidence of live/touring gear being used on the studio recording.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Effects Chain
- Distortion (amp gain, no pedal) · distortion
PRS Singlecut → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (amp gain, spring reverb low)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- saturated distortion
- chunky power chords
- articulate attack
- slightly scooped mids
- focused low end
- compressed and aggressive
- minimal ambience
- clear note separation
- high-output humbucker punch
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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