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Santa Monica Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Everclear
Everclear · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue
Pickups
Humbuckers (likely Gibson Burstbucker or similar PAF-style)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from Equipboard and multiple gear discussions referencing the band's signature sound on this era/album. No direct studio photo evidence for this exact song, but both guitar and amp are strongly associated with Art Alexakis and the 'Santa Monica' recording period.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- crunchy and gritty
- raw and energetic
- bright with some warmth
- tight and percussive attack
- slightly detuned for character
- full-bodied power chords
- articulate mids
- moderate sustain
- not overly saturated
- minimal ambience