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Longview (Live) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Green Day
Green Day · 1990s · punk
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong Signature or TV Yellow Doublecut, Eb tuning, live era)
Pickups
Seymour Duncan P-90 Antiquity (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 4100 100-watt Tube Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Live performance, early 1990s to 2010s; guitar tuned to Eb, used for 'Longview' riff section. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings and gear confirmed for live use, not studio.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5.5
Gain6
Reverb0.5
Treble6
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- crunchy midrange punch
- aggressive attack
- minimal reverb
- warm but focused
- articulate pick attack
- slightly compressed
- bridge P-90 bite
- classic punk crunch
- clear note separation