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Sweetness Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Jimmy Eat World

Jimmy Eat World · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Telecaster Jim Adkins JA-90
Pickups
Seymour Duncan SP90-1 Vintage Soapbar P-90 single-coils
Amp
Marshall JMP 1979
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for 'Sweetness' (Bleed American, 2001). Jim Adkins used his signature Fender JA-90 Telecaster with P-90s into a Marshall JMP 1979. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the main riff; Axe-FX and other amps are for later/live use.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
6.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
6.5

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Tone Character

  • tight and punchy
  • crunchy midrange
  • articulate and percussive
  • slightly compressed
  • aggressive pick attack
  • full frequency response
  • powerful midrange from P-90s
  • clear, defined chord voicings
  • minimal ambience
  • no audible modulation or delay

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