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Spiderwebs Riff Guitar Tone Settings — No Doubt
No Doubt · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (early 1990s, likely American Standard or similar)
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock or era-correct replacements)
Amp
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1995 (Tragic Kingdom sessions). Tom Dumont is known for using a Stratocaster into a Roland JC-120 for the ska/rock rhythm tones on 'Spiderwebs'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section in studio. No explicit pedalboard info for this song/section found in sources.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely amp chorus) · chorus
Fender Stratocaster → Roland JC-120 (chorus and reverb on)
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- crunchy attack
- bright and articulate
- slightly compressed
- clear single-coil snap
- punchy midrange
- modest breakup
- dynamic response
- cutting highs
- ska-influenced rhythm
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit studio pedalboard or amp settings for 'Spiderwebs' riff found in sources; settings estimated based on era, genre, and known gear.
- No evidence of distortion or overdrive pedal use; crunch likely from amp or studio processing.
- No direct confirmation of pickup selector position; bridge pickup inferred from tone and genre.
- No explicit mention of effects pedals for this section; chorus and reverb inferred from typical JC-120 use and audible characteristics.
- If new evidence emerges of pedal use or alternate amp/guitar, settings may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Tom Dumont’s 'Spiderwebs' riff tone is classic mid-90s ska-punk: crunchy but not high gain, with forward mids and enough treble to cut through the mix. His typical use of Fender amps and single-coil guitars suggests moderate bass and reverb, with balanced presence for clarity.