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The Way Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Fastball

Fastball · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Pickups
P-90 single coil
Amp
Vox AC-30 Custom Classic
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1997 for the album 'All The Pain Money Can Buy'. Gear confirmed for Fastball's core sound in this era, but no direct studio photo for 'The Way' riff. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
5
Reverb
3
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • crisp and articulate
  • slightly overdriven
  • vibrant and full-bodied
  • tight and percussive
  • melodic and energetic
  • clear attack
  • dynamic response
  • warm midrange
  • bright top end
  • balanced clean/drive texture

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