GuitarDistortedRiff
Nancy Boy Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Placebo
Placebo · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Jaguar
Pickups
Fender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp
Unknown (likely Marshall or similar British high-gain amp, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1996. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard for album era. No explicit amp or pedal model confirmed for 'Nancy Boy' riff section. Pedal type inferred from genre, era, and forum discussion.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb2
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Fuzz pedal (model unknown) · fuzz
Fender Jaguar → Fuzz pedal (model unknown) → High-gain British amp (likely Marshall or similar) with light spring reverb
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Tone Character
- fuzz-laden and saturated
- aggressive and biting
- compressed and thick
- mid-forward punch
- tight and percussive
- slightly scooped highs
- raw, gritty attack
- distinct 90s alternative edge
- notably fuzzy texture
- high output, in-your-face presence
Sources
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