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The Importance of Cocaine Guitar Tone Settings
Dance Gavin Dance · 2000s · post-hardcore
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Electra Guitars x710
Pickups
Custom pickups (specific models not specified)
Amp
Randall RM100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2006. The Electra x710 was extensively used during the 'Downtown Battle Mountain II' era. The Randall RM100 amp features a modular preamp section, offering versatility in tone shaping.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb
Guitar → Delay pedal → Reverb pedal → Randall RM100 Amp
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Tone Character
- tight hammer-on play
- aggressive bridge pickup
- dynamic range and versatility
- intense and energetic playing style
- blend of technical proficiency with raw emotion
Notes & Caveats
- Specific pickup models are not specified; 'custom pickups' are mentioned.
- Exact amp settings are estimated based on typical configurations for the genre and era.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dance Gavin Dance's tone on 'The Importance of Cocaine' features a modern high-gain sound typical of post-hardcore, with a balanced EQ to cut through the mix. The reverb is subtle, providing just enough ambience without overwhelming the clarity of the riff.