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Zombie Riff Guitar Tone Settings — YUNGBLUD

YUNGBLUD · 2010s+ · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Epiphone YUNGBLUD Signature (likely used for studio and live, but not 100% confirmed for studio recording of 'Zombie')
Pickups
Epiphone Probucker humbuckers
Amp
Orange Terror Stamp (pedal amp, confirmed by Joe Perry for the 'Zombie' sessions)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2025. Adam Warrington (YUNGBLUD's guitarist) is the likely player for the riff section. Gear is based on studio session details and rig rundowns for this era. No explicit confirmation of pickup selector position or exact pedal settings for the riff section.

Amp Settings

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

Effects Chain

  • JHS Muffuletta · fuzz
  • JHS Crayon · overdrive
  • Fulltone ’70 BC-108C Fuzz · fuzz
  • Electro-Harmonix POG · modulation
  • Boss RV-500 Reverb · reverb
  • Boss DD-500 Digital Delay · delay

Epiphone YUNGBLUD Signature → JHS Crayon → JHS Muffuletta → Boss RV-500 → Boss DD-500 → Orange Terror Stamp

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Tone Character

  • British-voiced crunch
  • articulate and punchy
  • tight low end
  • present mids
  • slightly compressed attack
  • open and dynamic
  • clear note separation
  • moderate sustain
  • not overly saturated
  • hint of analog warmth

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No explicit studio pedalboard photo or amp settings for the 'Zombie' riff section; amp and pedal choices are based on multiple reputable sources referencing the Orange Terror Stamp and Adam Warrington's typical rig for this era.
  • ⚠️Exact pickup selector position is not confirmed but bridge pickup is inferred based on the bright, cutting riff tone.
  • ⚠️Pedal settings are not available; pedal inclusion is based on rig rundowns and audible effects in the recording.
  • ⚠️Amp EQ and gain settings are estimated based on typical Orange Terror Stamp usage for modern rock and the audible tone on the track.
  • ⚠️No evidence of effects loop usage or exact signal chain order in the studio.
  • ⚠️If future studio documentation emerges, settings may need revision.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. YUNGBLUD's 'Zombie' riff features a modern, crunchy British rock tone with forward mids, tight but not boomy bass, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness. The gain is set for a saturated crunch, and reverb is minimal, matching modern alt-rock production.

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