GuitarDistortedRiff
Weenie Beenie Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (Tobacco Sunburst, 1990s)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar stock Les Paul pickups)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, Foo Fighters debut album (1994-1995). Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for the album sessions. ProCo Turbo RAT pedal used for distortion. No evidence of additional effects or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- ProCo Turbo RAT · distortion
Gibson Les Paul Standard → ProCo Turbo RAT → Marshall JCM800 2203 head → Marshall 4x12 cabinet
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Tone Character
- saturated and fuzzy
- mid-heavy punch
- aggressive and raw
- thick wall of distortion
- percussive attack
- minimal clarity
- uncompressed and abrasive
- tight rhythm focus
- no audible reverb or delay
- classic 90s alternative fuzz