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Poundcake Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Van Halen
Van Halen · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ernie Ball Music Man Eddie Van Halen Signature
Pickups
DiMarzio custom humbuckers (Ernie Ball Music Man EVH signature set)
Amp
Peavey 5150 head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1991. Guitar is confirmed for the album era. Amp is the Peavey 5150, which was developed with Eddie and used for 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. No pedals in front of amp for main riff; effects are rack-based or in loop.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- aggressive pick attack
- saturated but defined
- modern hard rock crunch
- punchy and cutting
- focused midrange
- high-output humbucker clarity
- slight flanger swirl (intro only)
- articulate rhythm
- minimal ambient reverb