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Times Like These Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Trini Lopez (1966, red finish)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock, vintage 1960s spec)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2002. Guitar and amp confirmed by Dave Grohl in interviews and multiple gear rundowns for the original studio version. Not live or acoustic version.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Pro Co RAT · distortion
Gibson Trini Lopez → (optional Pro Co RAT for overdubs) → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (spring reverb low)
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Tone Character
- tight, punchy rhythm crunch
- aggressive, saturated distortion
- articulate attack with percussive clarity
- modern rock wall-of-sound
- chugging power chords with strong midrange
- present, cutting highs without harshness
- controlled low end, not boomy
- dynamic response to heavy picking
- slight room ambience, minimal reverb
- no modulation or time-based effects audible