GuitarDistortedRiff
Whatever's Going On Guitar Tone Settings — The Special Goodness
The Special Goodness · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (model not fully confirmed, but highly likely based on band/era/artist's known gear)
Pickups
Single-coil (likely Fender stock single-coils)
Amp
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated based on genre, era, and typical indie/alternative rock setups; no direct source found for this song/recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, for bright and punchy rhythm)
Studio recording, released 2003 (album: Land Air Sea). No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. No live/touring rig info relevant to this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and punchy
- slightly gritty edge
- articulate single-coil clarity
- tight, percussive attack
- open and dynamic
- modest breakup
- present mids
- subtle spring reverb ambience
- no modulation effects
- classic indie/alt-rock rhythm