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Shut Up Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Simple Plan
Simple Plan · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Studio (likely, based on era and genre conventions for Simple Plan in 2004)
Pickups
Humbucker (stock Gibson 490R/498T or similar, as used in Les Paul Studio models of the era)
Amp
Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (likely, based on genre, era, and Simple Plan's known live/studio rigs for early 2000s pop-punk/rock)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2004. No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp, but Les Paul + Marshall stack is standard for Simple Plan's heavy rhythm tones in this era. No evidence of pedals or effects in the riff section; tone is amp-driven.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight, palm-muted power chords
- aggressive, percussive attack
- chunky, modern pop-punk rhythm
- articulate pick attack
- full-bodied midrange
- slightly scooped but present mids
- crisp, defined top end
- controlled low end (not boomy)
- minimal ambience or effects
- focused, compressed sound
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or settings for the 'Shut Up' studio riff section; all gear and settings are estimated based on genre, era, and Simple Plan's typical rig for heavy rhythm parts.
- No evidence of pedals or effects in the riff section; tone is likely amp-driven high-gain Marshall stack.
- Settings are inferred from standard Marshall JCM2000 usage in early 2000s pop-punk/rock recordings.
- If future sources provide direct evidence of different gear or effects, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Simple Plan's 'Shut Up' riff features a tight, modern pop-punk high-gain tone with moderate bass, balanced mids (not scooped), and enough treble/presence for clarity and attack. The production is dry with little reverb, matching early 2000s pop-punk conventions and the band's typical Mesa/Rectifier amp usage.