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Shine Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Collective Soul
Collective Soul · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Rickenbacker 360 (exact model not 100% confirmed, but cited by Ed Roland as likely used on original recording)
Pickups
Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils
Amp
Ensoniq DP/4 rack processor (used as amp/effects unit, not a traditional guitar amp); no evidence of a traditional amp on the original studio recording
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1993. Ed Roland stated the main riff was recorded with a Rickenbacker guitar through an Ensoniq DP/4 rack unit. No evidence of traditional amp or pedal use on the original studio track. Later live versions use PRS or Yamaha guitars and traditional amps, but these are not relevant for the original studio riff.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- chunky and percussive
- tight low end
- focused mids
- slightly compressed
- amp-like crunch
- clear note separation
- processed studio edge
- not fizzy or scooped
- distinctive filtered attack
- no audible modulation or delay