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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
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation or official rig rundown for 'Santa Monica' recording session found; gear and settings are inferred from multiple reputable sources (Equipboard, genre/era, and typical artist setup).
- No specific numeric amp settings found; settings estimated based on typical Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier usage in 1990s post-grunge/alternative rock context.
- No explicit pedal or effect model confirmed for this song; effects list is based on audible characteristics and genre conventions.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical rhythm/bridge use for crunchy riffs in this genre and song.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Everclear's 'Santa Monica' riff has a classic mid-90s alternative rock crunch: moderately saturated, punchy mids, and balanced highs. Art Alexakis typically used Les Pauls through Marshall-style amps with settings that emphasize clarity and presence without excessive gain or reverb, matching the era's production and genre conventions.