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Olympia, Wa Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Rancid

Rancid · 1990s · punk

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
1995 Gibson SG
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock 1990s SG)
Amp
Marshall JCM 900
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Olympia, Wa' (1995). Gear confirmed for Lars Frederiksen in this era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6.5
Reverb
1.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Way Huge Pork Loin Overdrive · overdrive

Guitar → Way Huge Pork Loin Overdrive → Marshall JCM 900 (with light spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • aggressive and punchy
  • mid-heavy British crunch
  • tight and percussive
  • articulate chord definition
  • slight breakup with clarity
  • minimal reverb
  • dry and direct
  • SG bridge pickup bite
  • classic Marshall drive
  • no audible modulation

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