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Monkey Wrench Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gretsch G6136DS White Falcon
Pickups
Gretsch Dynasonic single-coil pickups
Amp
1950s Fender Twin
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1996-1997. Dave Grohl played all guitar parts on the album. Gear confirmed for studio session and visible in the 'Monkey Wrench' music video. Pro Co Turbo RAT distortion pedal used for heavy riff tone.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Pro Co Turbo RAT · distortion
Gretsch White Falcon → Pro Co Turbo RAT → Fender Twin (spring reverb low)
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Tone Character
- aggressive and saturated
- tight and percussive
- crisp, biting top end
- thick midrange punch
- articulate pick attack
- loud and driving
- slight amp breakup under heavy picking
- minimal ambience
- focused and compressed
- no modulation or time-based effects