GuitarDistortedRiff
Shimmer Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Fuel
Fuel · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard)
Amp
Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1998 (Sunburn album). Gear confirmed for Carl Bell on 'Shimmer' riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Effects inferred from sources and audio.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- TC Electronic Flashback Delay · delay
Guitar → TC Electronic Flashback Delay → Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MK II (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- gritty yet melodic
- crisp and articulate
- full-bodied
- punchy lows
- shimmering highs
- dynamic
- tight rhythm
- clear note separation
- emotive
- driving rock tone
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