[
 {
  "song": "Master of Puppets",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (preamp) into Marshall JCM800 (power amp section), Mesa 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "ESP MX220 (custom, aka 'Eet Fuk')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1985-1986. Rhythm tracks for 'Master of Puppets' riff section. No pedals used for distortion; all gain from amp. Pickup model debated, but most sources agree on passive humbuckers for original recording. No evidence of effects pedals in the rhythm section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1lvpefl/what_ampsettings_could_i_use_for_a_good_master_of/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/2renq1/what_are_the_amp_settings_for_a_metallica_sound/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/rxv8st/anybody_know_how_to_get_the_guitar_tone_on_master/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/metallica-master-of-puppets-remastered"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/master-of-puppets--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Enter Sandman",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC++",
   "guitar": "ESP MX-220 (black finish)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991 Black Album sessions. Rhythm riff section. Guitar and amp confirmed for studio use on this track; not live rig. Pickup choice and amp model are well-documented for the Black Album era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1dt7poj/how_to_get_a_metallica_enter_sandman_tone/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/secrets-behind-metallica-sad-but-true",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/ih5n6o/question_enter_sandman_and_master_of_puppets_amp/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/enter-sandman--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sweet Child O' Mine",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1977 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt model 1959 (SIR #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi & Glenn Buckley)",
   "guitar": "Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction (1987), riff section. Guitar plugged into Channel 1 top input. Cabinet: Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers. Tuned down half step to Eb Standard."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tone-secrets-behind-welcome-jungle-guns-roses-slash-gnr-appetite-destruction",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/slashs-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-guns-n-roses-legends-sound",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/5w4h0j/sweet_child_o_mine_guitar_amp_settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-child-o-mine--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "My Own Summer (Shove It)",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Rev F or G, late 1990s studio model)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (custom 7-string, early version, likely with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1997. Gear confirmed for 'Around the Fur' era; live and later rigs differ. No evidence of pedals on the original studio rhythm tone—distortion from amp. Tuning is Drop Db (Db Ab Db Gb Bb Eb)."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/deftones/comments/qiwksa/my_own_summer_guitar_toneamp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/14gn76c/deftones_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1f0m15y/how_do_i_make_my_amp_settings_sound_like_deftones/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/deftones"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/my-own-summer-shove-it--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hotel California",
  "artist": "Eagles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 'Black Panel' Deluxe Amp (1963-1966, studio recording, as confirmed by multiple sources)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (circa 1953-59, maple neck, bridge pickup, as used by Joe Walsh for the solo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1976. Joe Walsh played the iconic solo using a vintage Fender Telecaster into a Fender Black Panel Deluxe amp, with a Maestro Echoplex tape delay and an MXR Phase 90 phaser. The amp reverb was likely used. Don Felder played the harmony solo lines on a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Mesa/Boogie Mark I, but the main solo lead is Walsh's Telecaster/Deluxe setup."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joe-walsh?hide_incorrect_submissions=false&page=3&sort=new",
   "https://reverb.com/news/the-gear-of-the-eagles",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516122",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/joe-walshs-guitar-amp-in-hotel-california.319381/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joe-walsh"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hotel-california--eagles--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Creeping Death",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1984)",
   "guitar": "ESP MX220 (custom Explorer-style, white finish, 1984)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984. Rhythm guitar by James Hetfield. No confirmed pedals in studio chain; distortion from amp. Kirk Hammett used a 1979 Gibson Flying V for some lead parts, but main riff is Hetfield's rhythm track."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/55zhpu/james_amp_settings/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/kirk-hammetts-top-three-guitars",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1kuehf4/how_to_get_creeping_death_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/y7ikz5/i_tried_to_copy_the_creeping_death_tone_with_a/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/creeping-death--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Floods",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Washburn Dime 333 (Dimebolt finish, as used in studio for The Great Southern Trendkill era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used his Washburn Dime 333 with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG-100ES, with Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ and MXR 6-band EQ in front. Effects included Digitech Whammy, chorus, flanger, phaser, and reverb. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Dimebag rig as no direct knob settings for this solo are available."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "phaser",
   "flanger",
   "whammy/detune",
   "reverb",
   "eq",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-the-great-southern-trendkill",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1qzqtcq/guys_did_i_nail_the_clean_tone_on_floods/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1c4c32b/floods_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love",
  "artist": "Van Halen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt (plexi, variac-powered, no master volume, EL34s, cranked)",
   "guitar": "Frankenstrat (homemade Strat-style guitar, maple neck, single humbucker, Floyd Rose prototype or vintage tremolo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1977/1978. Guitar volume rolled back slightly for riff. No evidence of chorus or delay in riff section. Effects are pedals, not amp-based. Frankenstrat with single bridge humbucker, Marshall Super Lead with variac, MXR Phase 90 and MXR Flanger in front of amp. No effects loop."
  },
  "effects": [
   "phaser",
   "flanger"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (single humbucker, direct mounted)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eddie-van-halen?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/eddie-van-halen-how-he-created-his-signature-sound-using-mxrs-phase-90-and-flanger-pedals",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1quvohv/what_settings_would_get_me_closest_to_aint/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/aint-talkin-bout-love-fx-settings-help-needed.1517627/",
   "https://applink.reverb.com/en-bg/item/1524820-mxr-evh90-eddie-van-halen-phase-90-electric-guitar-pedal-stomp-box"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ain-t-talkin-bout-love--van-halen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Unholy Confessions",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Unholy Confessions' (Waking the Fallen, 2003). Guitar confirmed via music video and Equipboard. Amp confirmed via Equipboard and All Excess DVD. No evidence of Synyster Gates' Schecter signature or Hellwin amp for this era. Settings are for studio, not live."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/synyster-gates",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/avenged-sevenfold-waking-the-fallen",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/1mbn4fi/help_me_get_there_tone_with_my_amp_please_give/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/unholy-confessions--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sweet Child O' Mine",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 (modded 'Superkill')",
   "guitar": "Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction (1987). Used bridge pickup for solo. Amp modded by Frank Levi and Glenn Buckley. Cabinet: Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tone-secrets-behind-welcome-jungle-guns-roses-slash-gnr-appetite-destruction",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=359919",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/slashs-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-guns-n-roses-legends-sound",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/best-pedals-for-classic-rock"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-child-o-mine--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Seek & Destroy",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head)",
   "guitar": "1981 Gibson Flying V",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Kill 'Em All' (1983). Guitar: James Hetfield's white 1981 Gibson Flying V with stock humbuckers. Amp: Marshall JMP 2203 (modded), no evidence of Mesa/Boogie or other amps for this song/era. Pro Co RAT distortion pedal used for main rhythm tone. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section. Settings estimated from era, genre, and forum consensus. Pickup selector set to bridge. Studio context."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-hetfield",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/183wmuq/kill_em_all_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/12gffnx/question_seek_destroy_guitar_tone_metallica/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/14c2m1o/question_what_is_a_good_metallica_setting_for_my/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/seek-destroy--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cowboys from Hell",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100ES (solid-state head, 1980s/early 1990s rackmount version)",
   "guitar": "Washburn 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature (aka 'Dime Slime')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990. Dimebag used the Washburn 333 with Bill Lawrence L500XL in the bridge for the solo. The amp was a Randall RG100ES, with a Furman PQ-4 parametric EQ and MXR 6-Band EQ in the rack. No evidence of tube amps or other guitars for the solo. No evidence of live/touring gear for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-cowboys-from-hell",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dimebag-darrell",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cowboys-from-hell--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Everlong",
  "artist": "Foo Fighters",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head (100W, 3-channel, as used in studio for distorted tones on 'Everlong')",
   "guitar": "Gibson Explorer (black, late 90s model, as used by Dave Grohl on 'The Colour and the Shape')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996-1997. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple sources for the album's heavy rhythm sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff. Pedals used for additional gain and texture, but core tone is Mesa Dual Rectifier with Explorer. Pickup selector likely bridge for maximum attack."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-grohl",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/foo-fighters",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dave-grohls-guitars-meet-the-six-strings-behind-the-foo-fighters-plus-get-dgs-tone-on-a-budget",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1b6pryh/how_to_get_the_amp_settings_for_everlong_by_the/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Foofighters/comments/1ia0gbs/playing_everlong/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/everlong--foo-fighters--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Smells Like Teen Spirit",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp (Rhythm channel) into Crown Power Base 2 power amp, Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers",
   "guitar": "Early-'90s Japanese Fender Stratocaster (rosewood neck, Seymour Duncan JB bridge humbucker)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind album sessions at Sound City Studios. Settings and gear confirmed for studio, not live. Used Boss DS-1 for distortion, no amp gain channel. Pickup choice and pedal use confirmed for riff/chorus section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan JB humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-kurt-cobains-guitar-tone-on-nirvanas-smells-like-teen-spirit",
   "https://fr.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Nirvana_-_Smells_Like_Teen_Spirit",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/smells-like-teen-spirit--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "One",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (main rhythm amp for '...And Justice for All' era)",
   "guitar": "ESP MX-220 (black finish, custom, 1987-1988 era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1988. Used for the heavy/distorted riff sections of 'One' on the original album. Guitar is the ESP MX-220 with EMG 81 bridge pickup. Amp is the Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ through Marshall 4x12 cabinets. No evidence of additional pedals for distortion; all gain from amp and pickups."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1sn5g8t/what_amp_settings_i_need_to_get_the_iconic_one_by/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/secrets-behind-metallica-sad-but-true"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Comfortably Numb",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head (studio, parallel with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet)",
   "guitar": "1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body, late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979. Used bridge pickup only for second solo (main solo section). Parallel amp setup with Hiwatt and Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker. No evidence of Mesa/Boogie or other amps on the original studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "flanger",
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "rotary speaker"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-david-gilmours-tone-on-pink-floyds-comfortably-numb",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=648089",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/pinkfloyd/comments/znvqzf/what_effects_should_i_use_on_the_comfortably_numb/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/comfortably-numb--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Fade to Black",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (likely 2203 or 2204 head, 1980s, with 4x12 cab)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Flying V (black, 1979 model, stock pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984, Ride the Lightning sessions. Kirk Hammett used the neck pickup for the solo. Wah pedal was used in a cocked position for the solo tone. No evidence of Mesa Boogie or other amps for this section. TC Electronic EQ possibly in the chain but not confirmed for this solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/prime-cuts-metallicas-james-hetfield-and-kirk-hammett-critique-key-songs-band-s-harsh-noble-history",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/6odka5/question_how_to_get_intro_tone_of_metallicas_fade/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/jqa2hp/whats_the_effect_used_in_the_intro_solo_of_fade/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fade-to-black--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Aerials",
  "artist": "System of a Down",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Ibanez Iceman IC300",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Aerials' (2001, Toxicity album). Daron Malakian is confirmed to have used the Ibanez Iceman and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the main riff in the studio. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; all gain from amp. No evidence of additional effects in the riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-down",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/how-the-ibanez-iceman-became-system-of-a-down-daron-malakian-go-to-guitar",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/systemofadown/comments/1mdhsko/how_can_i_make_my_guitar_sound_more_like_the_one/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/aerials--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Layla",
  "artist": "Derek & The Dominos",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Champ (1957, tweed), possibly Vibro Champ or Princeton in some sessions",
   "guitar": "1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970. Main riff tracked by Eric Clapton using his 'Brownie' Strat into a Fender Champ. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb. Settings are estimated from period-correct usage and forum consensus."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/derek-and-the-dominos-the-layla-sessions",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/claptons-layla-tone.463683/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/claptons-derek-tone.657575/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/eric-clapton-playing-styles"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/layla--derek-the-dominos--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "November Rain",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 8,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 100W Head (studio), Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers",
   "guitar": "Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991. Guitar is the Kris Derrig Les Paul replica with Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro humbuckers, neck pickup selected. Amp is the Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head into a Marshall 1960 4x12 cab. No distortion pedal; amp gain only. Delay is clearly audible in the solo, likely rackmount digital delay (e.g., Roland SRV-2000 or similar)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=470498",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/eg3env/gear_november_rain_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/slash",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/upmd2j/what_amp_settings_do_you_recommend_for_guns_n/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/november-rain--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Somewhere I Belong",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "PRS Custom 24 Hybrid Theory Soldier",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Somewhere I Belong' (2002-2003). Guitar and amp confirmed for Meteora era studio use. No direct evidence of pedals or additional effects for riff section; focus is on high-gain rhythm tone. Tuning is C# standard (three semitones down)."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/prs-custom-24-hybrid-theory-soldier",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/7afp2c/discussion_what_is_brad_delsons_linkin_park_sound/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1oewym9/about_effect_pedals_that_can_recreate_linkin/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/somewhere-i-belong--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Paranoid",
  "artist": "Black Sabbath",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 8.5,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 7.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney Supergroup MK1 LA100BL (100-watt head) with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)",
   "guitar": "1964 Gibson SG Special (aka 'Monkey')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970. Guitar volume set to full, Laney amp dimed. Dallas-Arbiter Rangemaster treble booster (modified) used as main pedal. No evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section. Pickup selector in 'up' (neck) position for chording/riff. All settings and gear confirmed for studio recording of 'Paranoid' riff, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (three-way toggle in up position for riff/chording)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/black-sabbath-paranoid",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tonal-recall-part-1",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-tony-iommis-classic-black-sabbath-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paranoid--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Every Breath You Take (Remastered 2003)",
  "artist": "The Police",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (customized, Andy Summers' main Telecaster)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982-1983 for Synchronicity album. Andy Summers' Telecaster with custom wiring. Amp is the Roland JC-120, famous for its built-in chorus. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this part. All evidence points to studio setup."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck + Bridge (Telecaster middle position, custom-wired)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/the-police-synchronicity-remastered-2003",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/the-police",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/andy-summers",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-police-every-breath-you-take.1983885/page-2",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-police-every-breath_you_take.1983885/post-27339203"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/every-breath-you-take-remastered-2003--the-police--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Welcome To The Jungle",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1977 Marshall Super Lead model 1959 (S.I.R. #39, 'Superkill' mod by Frank Levi/Glenn Buckley)",
   "guitar": "Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction (1987). Amp was a rented, modded Marshall 1959 Super Lead, not a stock model. Guitar plugged into Channel 1 top input. Settings from studio session, not live. Cabinet: Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30s."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tone-secrets-behind-welcome-jungle-guns-roses-slash-gnr-appetite-destruction",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-welcome-to-the-jungle-on-guitar",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/guns-n-roses-appetite-for-destruction",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/38-great-effected-guitar-tones-585212"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/welcome-to-the-jungle--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Time",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet, parallel with Yamaha RA-200 rotating speaker cabinet",
   "guitar": "1969 Fender Stratocaster (alder body) with late-'70s Charvel birdseye maple neck",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1972-1973 for 'The Dark Side of the Moon'. Signal path for the solo: Strat bridge pickup into pedalboard (Big Muff, delay), into Hiwatt amp and Yamaha RA-200 rotary speaker in parallel. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "delay",
   "rotary speaker modulation",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (DiMarzio FS-1 single-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-david-gilmours-tone-on-pink-floyds-comfortably-numb",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/pink-floyd-time.1041489/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/time--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Basket Case",
  "artist": "Green Day",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 8.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959 SLP Super Lead (modded by Martin Golub, used in studio for Dookie)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' heavily modified (replica of Fernandes Strat, Seymour Duncan SH-4 JB humbucker in bridge)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993-1994. Guitar is a heavily modded Strat-style with a humbucker in the bridge. Amp is a Marshall Super Lead head, modded, run through a 4x12 cab. No evidence of pedals used in the main riff section; distortion is from the amp. Settings estimated from forum and Reddit posts referencing 'Dookie' era. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for the riff."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/green-day",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/ylmbdh/the_ultimate_billie_joe_guitar_tone_guide_for_any/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/1vh8nn/green_day_guitar_amp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1gdk0gs/how_to_get_that_90s2000s_skate_or_pop_punk_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/basket-case--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sultans of Swing",
  "artist": "Dire Straits",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Silverface Vibrolux Reverb",
   "guitar": "1978 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects used on the original studio solo; all sources and isolated tracks point to a direct Stratocaster into a clean Fender combo amp. Pickup selector in position 2 (bridge + middle)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 2 (bridge + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/mark-knopfler-dire-straits-tone-which-amp.341321/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/16qnjd1/any_advice_how_to_hit_the_sultans_of_swing_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/dire-straits"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sultans-of-swing--dire-straits--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Floods",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Washburn Dime 333",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for The Great Southern Trendkill sessions. Dimebag used his Washburn Dime 333 with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG-100ES, with Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ and MXR 6-band EQ in front. Effects and EQ pedals were used for tone shaping. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the main riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-the-great-southern-trendkill",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "When I Come Around",
  "artist": "Green Day",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, 'Dookie' mod, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster 'Blue' (Fernandes Strat-style, Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, Bill Lawrence L-500XL in neck, DiMarzio Super Distortion in middle, but bridge pickup used for riff)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Dookie sessions). Billie Joe Armstrong used a Fernandes Strat-style guitar with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge into a Marshall JCM800 2203 head with a custom 'Dookie' mod. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the main riff section; distortion is from the amp. Settings are based on sourced and era-typical values for this setup."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/1vh8nn/green_day_guitar_amp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/1bckn3z/guitarists_attention_how_to_get_the_perfect_green/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/green-day-dookie",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/yngz9l/the_definitive_tone_guide/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/when-i-come-around--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Diamond Eyes",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II (tone-matched to studio amps, likely Marshall JMP-1 preamp + Marshall EL34 100/100 power amp, possibly blended with Bogner Uberschall and Soldano SLO-100)",
   "guitar": "ESP LTD SC-608B Stephen Carpenter Signature 8-string Baritone",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2010. Guitar: ESP LTD SC-608B 8-string with EMG 808s. Amp: Fractal Axe-Fx II using tone-matched patches from multiple amps (JMP-1, EL34 100/100, Bogner Uberschall, Soldano SLO-100). No evidence of analog pedals on the studio recording for the riff section; all effects and gain from Axe-Fx II. Live rigs may differ."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/rig-rundown-deftones-stephen-carpenter-sergio-vega",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/features/artist-features/stef-carpenters-private-stock",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/deftones-a-little-darkness"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/diamond-eyes--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mayonaise",
  "artist": "The Smashing Pumpkins",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, Siamese Dream era)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, as used by James Iha on Siamese Dream)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993. Most rhythm/riff guitars on 'Mayonaise' were played by James Iha using a Stratocaster with single-coil pickups into a Marshall JCM800, with the Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff providing the main fuzz/distortion. Billy Corgan overdubbed additional layers, but the main riff tone is attributed to Iha. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amps for this specific recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/smashing-pumpkins-guitar-lesson-mayonaise-siamese-dream",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/best-fuzz-pedals",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1egkdw5/question_my_main_goal_is_to_play_mayonnaise_by/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mayonaise--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hosanna",
  "artist": "Hillsong UNITED & Brooke Ligertwood",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown clean amp (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or Vox AC30, as commonly used by Hillsong United in this era, but not confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (likely American Standard or similar, as referenced for rhythm/riff work on United We Stand era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, United We Stand (Live) album, 2006. No direct evidence for exact amp or pedal models for the riff section. Gear inferred from era, genre, and typical Hillsong United setups."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Telecaster)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/hillsong-united/hosanna-chords-619470",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/hillsong-united-united-we-stand-live"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hosanna--hillsong-united-brooke-ligertwood--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Money for Nothing",
  "artist": "Dire Straits",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney amplifier (exact model not confirmed, but cited as used in studio); some sources mention Ampeg SVT-VR or Marshall JTM45, but Laney is most directly cited for the studio riff recording",
   "guitar": "1958 Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984-1985 for 'Brothers in Arms'. The riff tone was achieved with a 1958 Les Paul Standard into a Laney amp, with the bridge humbucker selected and the tone control rolled off. Studio trickery, dual-mic'ing, and a cocked wah pedal were also used. The Ampeg SVT-VR and Marshall JTM45 are sometimes mentioned but are less directly cited for the original studio riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (humbucker, tone rolled off)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Dire_Straits_-_Money_for_Nothing",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-money-for-nothing-on-guitar",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mark-knopfler",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/1bfusov/til_that_the_sound_of_the_opening_riff_of_money/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/money-for-nothing--dire-straits--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Purple Rain",
  "artist": "Prince & The Revolution",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head",
   "guitar": "Hohner HG-490 Madcat (Telecaster-style)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984. Prince's main solo guitar for 'Purple Rain' was the Hohner Madcat into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head. Effects chain included analog delay and flanger pedals. Settings are estimated based on era, amp, and genre due to lack of explicit numeric values for this exact song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/prince-prince-purple-rain",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-princes-tone-on-lets-go-crazy",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/prince-guitar"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/purple-rain--prince-the-revolution--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Nothing Else Matters",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1991)",
   "guitar": "ESP KH-2 (Kirk Hammett Signature, 1991 era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for Metallica's 'Black Album' (1991). Kirk Hammett used his ESP KH-2 with EMG pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ amp for the solo. No confirmed wah on this solo. No confirmed chorus or delay pedal, but moderate amp reverb is present. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Mark IIC+ usage for Metallica solos."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/1dg4z6n/nothing_else_matters_solo_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kirk-hammett?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1dg50jj/nothing_else_matters_solo/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nothing-else-matters--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Creep",
  "artist": "Radiohead",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992. Distorted riff/chorus section. Amp set for heavy distortion, no tremolo. No evidence of additional pedals except likely Marshall Shredmaster for distortion. Settings estimated based on amp type, era, and genre. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/radiohead-creep",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/z9ea16/npd_king_of_gear_oxford_drive/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1h2utsv/tone_recipe_radiohead/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/creep--radiohead--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Toxicity",
  "artist": "System of a Down",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Ibanez Iceman IC300",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001. Daron Malakian used the Ibanez Iceman IC300 with stock Axis humbuckers for the main riff section of 'Toxicity.' The amp was primarily a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff; effects are minimal and mostly amp-based. Settings are for the studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/wiki/manage/version/compare?wiki_article_id=319&revision_id_from=2&revision_id_to=3&language=en",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/System_of_a_Down_-_Chop_Suey",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/daron-malakian"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/toxicity--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Beat It",
  "artist": "Michael Jackson",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959 Super Lead 100W (Jose Arredondo modded, with Variac)",
   "guitar": "Charvel 'Frankie' Strat-style (Eddie Van Halen's custom guitar, likely with Floyd Rose tremolo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982. Eddie Van Halen played the solo as a guest. Guitar was his custom 'Frankie' with a single bridge humbucker, through a hot-rodded Marshall with a Variac to drop voltage. No confirmed pedals used for distortion; all gain from amp. No chorus, flanger, or phaser audible in the solo. Delay is clearly audible. No evidence of wah, fuzz, or modulation. Tone is classic 'brown sound' EVH. Pickup selector set to bridge. No evidence of effects loop."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-story-of-michael-jackson-beat-it-eddie-van-halen-steve-lukather",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-get-classic-evh-5150-tones-using-guitar-modelling",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/amps/the-amp-wizards-who-gave-the-world-great-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/beat-it--michael-jackson--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bohemian Rhapsody",
  "artist": "Queen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (1970s, likely Top Boost model, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Brian May Red Special",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975. Brian May used his Red Special with custom wiring and a Vox AC30. Pickup configuration for the solo is neck + middle in series, out of phase. Treble Booster and tape delay (Maestro Echoplex EP-3) used in front of the amp. No chorus, flanger, or phaser audible in this solo. All info is for the original studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck + Middle pickups in series, out of phase (custom Red Special wiring)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/brian-may-goes-deep-on-bohemian-rhapsody-the-gear-the-solo-and-the-magic-of-freddie-mercurys-finest-hour",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/brian-may?hide_incorrect_submissions=false&page=4&sort=new",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-get-brian-mays-red-special-tones-from-a-strat-or-les-paul",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/45ms2d/question_tone_for_first_bohemian_rhapsody_solo/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bohemian-rhapsody--queen--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Breathe (In the Air)",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 100-watt head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (1969, alder body, maple neck)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1972-1973, The Dark Side of the Moon sessions. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. No pedal overdrive/fuzz used for the main riff; clean amp platform. Effects are primarily time-based and modulation, not gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "modulation",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/pink-floyd-the-dark-side-of-the-moon-guitar-sounds",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/breathe-in-the-air--pink-floyd--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Holy Diver",
  "artist": "Dio",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely 100W head, 1982-83 era, with 4x12 cabinet)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul (Vivian Campbell's original, maple top, mahogany body, brass nut, DiMarzio X2N bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982-1983. Gear confirmed by signature model specs and interviews. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; tone is amp-driven. Pickup and amp model inferred from Equipboard and signature guitar details. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/epiphone-vivian-campbell-holy-diver-les-paul-outfit",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/bare-knuckle-holy-diver-pickup",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/dio"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/holy-diver--dio--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Free Bird",
  "artist": "Lynyrd Skynyrd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959T Super Tremolo (Plexi)",
   "guitar": "1958 Gibson Explorer",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1973. Allen Collins played the entire solo on the original studio version using his 1958 Gibson Explorer into a Marshall Plexi head. No evidence of effects pedals or additional processing beyond amp and possible studio reverb. No wah, delay, or modulation effects are audible or cited for the studio solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/allen-collins",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-50-greatest-guitar-solos-of-all-time/5",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/lynyrd-skynyrd-lead-tone.151443/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/free-bird--lynyrd-skynyrd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "For Whom the Bell Tolls",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "Thrash metal / Heavy metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie D‑180 dual‑head setup (one clean, one distorted) with Mesa cabinets (4×12 and 1×15)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Signal split between clean low‑end and distorted lead; effects chain includes Morley Power Wah Boost and Big Muff Pi"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "both",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Burton",
   "https://www.musicbliss.com.my/blogs/news/deep-dive-into-metallica-s-ride-the-lightning-era-live-gear-1984-1986-and-how-you-can-recreate-it",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Whom_the_Bell_Tolls_%28Metallica_song%29"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/for-whom-the-bell-tolls--metallica--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Come As You Are",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Bassman (silverface, late 1960s/early 1970s, used in Nevermind sessions)",
   "guitar": "1991-1992 Japanese Fender Kurt Cobain Jaguar (stock pickups, modded with DiMarzio DP103 PAF 36th Anniversary neck and DiMarzio DP100 Super Distortion bridge, but for 'Come As You Are' riff, likely used a Fender Mustang or Jaguar with stock single-coil neck pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind album. Guitar tuned to D standard (DGCFAD). Main riff section. Effects chain confirmed by producer Butch Vig and multiple sources. No evidence of distortion pedal on riff; chorus pedal is always on for riff. Jaguar and Mustang both used in Nevermind sessions, but most sources and live footage suggest Mustang or Jaguar with neck pickup for this song's riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-come-as-you-are-on-guitar",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-definitive-kurt-cobain-gear-guide",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/u001k2/how_do_i_play_come_as_you_are_like_the_album/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/1ey2c7v/need_help_finding_the_best_settings_to_sound_like/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/come-as-you-are--nirvana--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ride the Lightning",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (borrowed European model, studio recording, 1984)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Flying V (early 80s, likely 1981-1982 model, used by James Hetfield for rhythm on studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Ride the Lightning' (1984). James Hetfield's original Marshall was stolen before the session; a replacement JCM800 2203 was used, boosted with an Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer. Rhythm section, not solo. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb on the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/ya81kl/any_clue_why_ride_the_lightnings_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarTone/comments/1ml2hn7/what_settings_should_i_put_to_sound_like/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713890",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-hetfield",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/metallica-fan-recreates-james-hetfields-ride-the-lightning-guitar-tone-with-a-marshall-jcm-800-and-tube-screamer"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ride-the-lightning--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dead!",
  "artist": "My Chemical Romance",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2210 (studio recording, 2006)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording, 2006)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'The Black Parade' (2006). Ray Toro played the solo on a Gibson Les Paul Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2210. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. Pedalboard evidence is mostly for live, but core gain tone is amp-based. Settings are averaged from forum sources and typical for this rig/era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-chemical-romance",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/my-chemical-romance",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=627862",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=541458"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dead--my-chemical-romance--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Animal I Have Become",
  "artist": "Three Days Grace",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 8.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4 (likely, based on era and artist's known studio/live use)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez SZ320",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006 album 'One-X'. Guitar and amp inferred from artist's known gear for this era; no explicit studio photo for this song but SZ320 and Diezel VH4 are documented as main rig for Barry Stock during this period."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=510045",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/barry-stock"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/animal-i-have-become--three-days-grace--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dammit",
  "artist": "blink-182",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 (clean channel, gain at 10) blended with Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (dirty channel, gain at 10)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (studio recording, 1997)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Dammit' (Dude Ranch, 1997). Tom DeLonge used a Gibson Les Paul Standard into both a Marshall JCM900 (clean channel, gain maxed) and a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier (dirty channel, gain maxed), blended together. No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects on the riff section. Pickup selector likely set to bridge for maximum attack and clarity. No evidence of effects loop or additional processing for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Blink-182_-_Dammit",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/thomas-delonge"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dammit--blink-182--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Symphony of Destruction",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP-1 Tube MIDI Preamp into Marshall 9200 MonoBlock Power Amp (studio recording, 1992)",
   "guitar": "Jackson King V (likely custom shop, 1992 era, with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Countdown to Extinction' (1992). Dave Mustaine used a Jackson King V with Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup into a Marshall JMP-1 preamp and Marshall 9200 power amp. No evidence of live/tour gear or later signature models for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Megadeth_-_Symphony_of_Destruction",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-mustaine",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/marshall-9200-monoblock-power-amp",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/1ptovem/for_people_who_play_guitar/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/symphony-of-destruction--megadeth--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Walk",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES solid-state head into Randall 4x12 cabinet (likely with Celestion G12-65 speakers)",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1981 Dean ML Standard, as used by Dimebag Darrell on Vulgar Display of Power)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991-1992 for 'Vulgar Display of Power'. Dimebag's signal chain for the riff section was guitar into EQ and noise gate pedals, then into the Randall RG-100ES head. No time-based or modulation effects used on the riff. Pickup selector set to bridge. No amp reverb or delay. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era due to lack of explicit numeric values in sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/193hxri/how_to_pantera_tone/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrell-reinventing-squeal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/walk--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Supersonic",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Watkins/WEM Dominator MK III combo (early '70s, Channel 2 input, Celestion G12H 30-watt 12-inch speaker)",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Les Paul Standard (early '90s, Cherry Sunburst)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, December 1993 at Pink Museum, Liverpool. Gear confirmed by Guitar World for the original 'Supersonic' single session. No evidence of Marshall or other amps for this recording. Bridge pickup used. Roland RE-201 Space Echo pedal used for delay/echo. No evidence of other pedals or amp-based effects."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/noel-gallagher-oasis-supersonic"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/supersonic--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Chapter Four",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (highly likely for studio recording on 'Waking the Fallen' era)",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely for Synyster) or Schecter Zacky Vengeance Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003 (Waking the Fallen). Gear based on era, artist interviews, and typical studio setup. No direct studio photo evidence for this exact song, but all sources and interviews point to these guitars and amps for this album's rhythm tracks."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=550961",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/a_simple_guide_to_avenged_sevenfold_guitar_tone-152006",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/zacky-vengeance",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/avenged-sevenfold-waking-the-fallen"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/chapter-four--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Head in the Ceiling Fan",
  "artist": "Title Fight",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2204",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2012 (Floral Green album). Jamie Rhoden is confirmed to use a Gibson Les Paul Custom and Marshall JCM800 2204 for this era. No direct evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (most likely, for warmth and smoothness)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jamie-rhoden",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/titlefight/comments/16kziki/title_fight_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/x7je3s/title_fight_guitar_tones/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/head-in-the-ceiling-fan--title-fight--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mr. Crowley",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1975-76 Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead MKII 100-watt head into Marshall 1960A/B 4x12 cabinets with Altec 417-8H speakers",
   "guitar": "1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Blizzard of Ozz sessions (1980). Gear confirmed for studio use on 'Crazy Train' and widely accepted as same for 'Mr. Crowley' riff. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "eq"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/randy-rhoads-crazy-train-tone-secrets",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/randy-rhoads",
   "https://fr.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Randy_Rhoads"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mr-crowley--ozzy-osbourne--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sunami Style",
  "artist": "Sunami",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual or Triple Rectifier (exact model not specified), Carvin V3 (dual amp setup)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Floyd Rose",
   "notes": "Gear inferred from forum posts and Equipboard for Taylor Young. No explicit studio vs live distinction for 'Sunami Style' riff section, but assumed to be studio recording circa 2021-2022."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Hardcore/comments/176ii4w/sunami_amp_settingstone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/taylor-young"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sunami-style--sunami--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dear Maria, Count Me In",
  "artist": "All Time Low",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Budda Superdrive Series II 30W Combo Amp",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2007 (from 'So Wrong, It's Right' album). Jack Barakat is seen using a Gibson SG Standard in the official music video for 'Dear Maria, Count Me In.' Equipboard confirms the Budda Superdrive 30 was the core amp for the aggressive/distorted tones on the album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the studio riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jack-barakat"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dear-maria-count-me-in--all-time-low--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Entombed",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP-1 MIDI Preamp into Marshall EL34 100/100 Power Amp (studio recording era, late 1990s)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stephen Carpenter Signature 7-string (Seymour Duncan JB bridge pickup, as used on 'Around the Fur')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1997. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Around the Fur' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for 'Entombed' riff. No evidence of live rig differences for this song section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/deftones-around-the-fur",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/rig-rundown-deftones-stephen-carpenter-sergio-vega"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/entombed--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Iron Man",
  "artist": "Black Sabbath",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney Supergroup MK 1 100-watt head with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)",
   "guitar": "1965 Gibson SG Special",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Paranoid' album, 1970. Used a Dallas-Arbiter Rangemaster treble booster in front of the amp. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tonal-recall-part-1",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tony-iommi",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/r0m68c/question_how_to_get_tone_for_iron_man_by_black/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/iron-man--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Man in TheBox",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded), possibly blended with Bogner Fish preamp and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Studio",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990 (Facelift album). Jerry Cantrell used a Bogner-modded Marshall JCM800 as the primary amp for the solo, with possible blending of Bogner Fish preamp and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. Guitar is confirmed as a Gibson Les Paul Studio for this era and track. Effects are minimal but wah is clearly audible in the solo. Settings are estimated from forum and Reddit sources referencing the album and amp."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/plgh2t/gear_on_the_albums/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jerry-cantrell",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410870"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/man-in-thebox--alice-in-chains--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Echoes",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (early 1970s, black, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1971 (Meddle album). The riff section uses the Stratocaster into the Hiwatt DR103, with a Binson Echorec delay and Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face for mild overdrive/fuzz. Pickup selector is typically neck or neck+middle for this section. No chorus or flanger on the original studio riff. All effects are pedals, not amp-based."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (sometimes neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-the-endless-river",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/david-gilmour-rattle-that-lock",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/greatest-guitar-effects-moments",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1mypoq/gear_what_are_some_essential_pedals_for_a_david/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/echoes--pink-floyd--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bound for the Floor",
  "artist": "Local H",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Matchless Superchief 120 Head into Marshall cabinets (guitar); Ampeg bass amp (for bass pickup); Vox AC15 (sometimes blended live, but not confirmed for studio)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard (modified with additional bass pickup for lower strings)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Scott Lucas used a custom-wired Gibson SG Standard with a separate bass pickup for the lower two strings, splitting the signal to a Matchless Superchief 120 for guitar and an Ampeg bass amp for the bass signal. The riff section is the main focus. No explicit studio pedalboard photos from the session, but era-appropriate pedals and effects inferred from interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of Vox AC15 being used on the original studio recording, more likely a live addition."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "octave",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (main riff), plus custom bass pickup for lower strings",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/local-h",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/video-local-hs-scott-lucas-on-his-unique-guitar-bass-setup-564205",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/13v43w1/the_main_rig_super_clanky_guitar_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bound-for-the-floor--local-h--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Floods",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES Solid State Head",
   "guitar": "Washburn Dime 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Clean intro/riff section. Dimebag used the Washburn Dime 333 with the neck pickup for the clean parts. The amp was a Randall RG-100ES, as used throughout the 'Far Beyond Driven' and 'The Great Southern Trendkill' era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1c4c32b/floods_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dimebag-darrell",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/zz2rso/floods_intro_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods--pantera--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In Dying Days",
  "artist": "As Blood Runs Black",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JVM410H",
   "guitar": "Kiesel Crescent 7",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'In Dying Days' (Allegiance, 2006). Gear confirmed as used by Dan Sugarman in this era, but no explicit studio photo for this song. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/as-blood-runs-black",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalmusicians/comments/wh8pvw/guitar_tone_tips/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-dying-days--as-blood-runs-black--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Nutshell",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Likely direct-in or acoustic preamp (studio); no evidence of electric amp used for studio recording",
   "guitar": "Guild JF-55 acoustic",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993 (Jar of Flies sessions). Jerry Cantrell used a Guild JF-55 acoustic for the main riff. No evidence of electric guitar or amp in the riff section. Live (MTV Unplugged) also used Guild JF-55. No pedals confirmed for studio riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo (acoustic under-saddle pickup)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-unplugged",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/plgh2t/gear_on_the_albums/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nutshell--alice-in-chains--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Parisienne Walkways",
  "artist": "Gary Moore",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JTM45 head into Marshall 4x12 basketweave cabinet",
   "guitar": "1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (ex-Peter Green, aka 'Greeny')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978. Gear confirmed for original studio version by multiple sources; live versions sometimes used different amps/pedals. This profile is for the original studio solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/gary-moore",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/lessons-rock-gary-moore-signature-style",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/guitartechniques/how-to-get-sustain-like-gary-moores-parisienne-walkways-537358",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-play-like-gary-moore-the-rock-and-fusion-years"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/parisienne-walkways--gary-moore--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Where Am I?",
  "artist": "Title Fight",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 8,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2204",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2011 (Shed album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and multiple forum sources. No explicit studio pedalboard photo or amp settings for this exact song, but settings inferred from era and genre. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/titlefight/comments/1ji48v7/shed_guitar_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jamie-rhoden"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/where-am-i--title-fight--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Push",
  "artist": "Matchbox Twenty",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely studio amp for clean tone)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Guitar and amp inferred from Equipboard and typical Matchbox Twenty studio setups for clean tones. No direct evidence of pedal use for clean riff. No evidence of live rig for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/matchbox-twenty"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/push--matchbox-twenty--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Digital Bath",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Marshall 9200 Power Amp (studio recording era setup)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely used for main riff)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, year 2000 (White Pony album). Stephen Carpenter is credited for the main riff. Guitar and amp based on era-correct studio rig; no direct evidence of alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "modulation",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/khdk-deftones-digital-bath",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/khdk-electronics-chino-moreno-deftone-digital-bath-delay-pedal",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/help-getting-deftones-digital-bath-tone.1627231/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-deftones-stephen-carpenter"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/digital-bath--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Planet Caravan",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall Century 200 (C200) Solid State Head",
   "guitar": "Washburn Dime 333 Dimebag Darrell Signature",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Far Beyond Driven sessions). Dimebag was known to use the Washburn Dime 333 and Randall solid-state amps for clean tones on this album. Some sources suggest a blend with acoustic or a Roland Jazz Chorus, but primary evidence points to the Washburn and Randall rig for the main riff. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dimebag-darrell",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1kzey2b/what_effects_does_dimebag_use_on_planet_caravan/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1hk9eie/how_was_this_tone_possible/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1gbx7yq/best_clean_guitar_solos/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/zakk-wylde-learning-dimebag-darrell-pantera"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/planet-caravan--pantera--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Earrings",
  "artist": "Malcolm Todd",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (not specified in sources)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jaguar Classic Player",
   "notes": "No direct studio recording info found for 'Earrings' riff; guitar model confirmed via Equipboard. No amp model or studio-specific gear confirmed for this track. Year of recording is 2020s (post-2020)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/malcolm-todd",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/malcolmtodd/comments/1m7z1o9/how_does_malcolm_todds_music_get_that_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/earrings--malcolm-todd--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Breed",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg SVT (likely SVT-II or SVT Classic, era-correct for Nevermind sessions)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Nevermind album, 1991. Krist Novoselic used the Gibson RD Artist Bass and Ampeg SVT for both studio and live performances of 'Breed'."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Both pickups balanced",
  "confidence": 0.798,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/nirvana-live-at-the-paramount",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/rkxiq9/krist_novoselic_of_nirvana_bass_tone",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/audioengineering/comments/1o7cxar/recreating_the_bass_tone_of_breed_by_nirvana"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/breed--nirvana--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Still Loving You",
  "artist": "Scorpions",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (vintage 1980s, as used on 'Love at First Sting' album sessions)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Flying V (likely 1970s/early 1980s model, Rudolf Schenker's main guitar for this era and album)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1983-1984, 'Love at First Sting' album. Gear confirmed for this era by interviews and period photos. Settings estimated based on typical Marshall usage for Scorpions in this period; no direct numeric settings found in sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/rudolf-schenker-scorpions-rock-believer",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/tonex/comments/1sjtax2/still_loving_you_tone_on_tonocracy/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/cv0soh/question_scorpions_love_at_first_sting_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/still-loving-you--scorpions--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Clairvoyant Disease",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely 2-Channel Rev F or Triple Rectifier, as used on 'Waking the Fallen' sessions)",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (2003-2004, original model, likely with Seymour Duncan Invader bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003; no direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this solo. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and typical Synyster Gates setup for 'Waking the Fallen'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalguitar/comments/1pbiuna/clairvoyant_amp_suite_test/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/1g3b7tj/what_is_the_recommended_guitar_riffssolo_on_each/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/clairvoyant-disease--avenged-sevenfold--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Duality",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150/6505 (Mick Thomson) and/or Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Jim Root)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson signature) or Fender Jim Root Telecaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003-2004. Both Mick Thomson and Jim Root double-tracked the riff section. Gear confirmed for this era and album; both used high-gain tube amps with active EMG pickups. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the main riff; fuzz pedal used only for intro, not main riff."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/khhsye/question_how_do_you_get_a_droney_sound_like/",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-slipknot-638502",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/stomp-stations-of-the-stars"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/duality--slipknot--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Epidemic of Hate",
  "artist": "Dying Fetus",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 (block letter, original version, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "ESP Eclipse (early 2000s, likely custom or Standard Series)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Epidemic of Hate' (2000, Destroy the Opposition album). Guitarist John Gallagher is known for using ESP Eclipse with EMG 81 pickups and Peavey 5150 amps in this era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the riff section; tone is direct and dry. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Dying Fetus rig."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "http://metaltabs.com/tab/4930/index.html",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalguitar/comments/18ih82b/how_to_get_that_dying_fetus_grotesque_impalement/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/epidemic-of-hate--dying-fetus--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Given Up",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "Post-hardcore / hard rock / heavy metal",
  "era": "2000s (decade)",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg SVT-CL head through Ampeg 8x10 cabinets",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dave Farrell used a Music Man StingRay bass during the Meteora/Minutes to Midnight era; live, he reportedly used a battered StingRay specifically for “Given Up” as a stage joke, with distortion applied heavily"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge (standard StingRay humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.altomusic.com/blogs/news/20-years-of-meteora-by-linkin-park",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BassGuitar/comments/1rbxj36/removed/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/given-up--linkin-park--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Today",
  "artist": "The Smashing Pumpkins",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, Siamese Dream era)",
   "guitar": "1988 Fender American Standard Stratocaster (nicknamed 'Bat Strat')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992-1993. The main riff's heavy tone was achieved with the Stratocaster into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head, boosted with an Electro-Harmonix Op-Amp Big Muff Pi V4. No evidence of live rig or post-2000s gear used on the original recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/the-smashing-pumpkins-siamese-dream-deluxe-edition",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/billy-corgan"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/today--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Jane!",
  "artist": "The Long Faces",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown high-wattage amp (likely clean platform, exact model not confirmed)",
   "guitar": "Unknown single-coil guitar (likely Fender-style, exact model not confirmed)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model for the studio recording of 'Jane!' riff. Source 4 suggests a single-coil guitar and high-wattage amp for similar tones. No evidence of live vs studio difference. Recording is from the 2010s+ era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "modulated filter",
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely, for bright and articulate riff tone)",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/no-wave-pedal-board.233068/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/thelongfaces/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/thelongfaces/comments/1sdl75a/og_listener/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/jane--the-long-faces--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Flutter",
  "artist": "julie",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vintage Fender Silverface Bassman 50 (Amp Head) into Vintage Fender 2x12 Cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster (likely 2008 Thin Skin, as used by julie in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2021-2022 era. Gear confirmed for julie in this period, but not all sources tie each item directly to 'Flutter' riff. No explicit pickup position or knob settings found."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely, for maximum attack and clarity in riff)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/julie_band/comments/1k72xig/need_help_getting_the_guitar_tone_for_flutter/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/julieofficial/comments/1oewqp5/a_comprehensive_julie_guitar_tone_thread/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/shoegaze/comments/17q3lq0/julie_guitarists_pedal_board_can_anyone_identify/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/flutter--julie--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In My Darkest Hour",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1987-1988)",
   "guitar": "Jackson King V Doubleneck (likely standard King V for studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'So Far, So Good... So What!' (1988). Dave Mustaine is seen using a Jackson King V in the 'In My Darkest Hour' video and during this era, with Seymour Duncan JB pickups. Marshall JCM800 is the confirmed amp for this period. No evidence of live rig or modern digital gear for this original recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-mustaine",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-mustaine?items_page=5&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/2b62ao/can_i_get_help_on_getting_the_tone_im_looking/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-my-darkest-hour--megadeth--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pour Some Sugar On Me",
  "artist": "Def Leppard",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Tom Scholz Rockman X100 Headphone Amp (studio recording direct to desk)",
   "guitar": "Jackson Soloist (silver and black crackle finish) for intro riff, Fender Stratocaster ('Felix', black 1978 with Ibanez Destroyer humbucker) for main riff",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1987. The main riff was tracked with 'Felix' Strat (humbucker bridge), direct into the desk via Rockman X100. No traditional amp/cab used. The intro riff was double-tracked with a Jackson Soloist and a Telecaster. No evidence of live Marshall or other amps on the original studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (humbucker in Stratocaster)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/riff-writing-artist-masterclass-599945",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/def-leppard-hysteria",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/phil-collen"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pour-some-sugar-on-me--def-leppard--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Purple Haze",
  "artist": "The Jimi Hendrix Experience",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 100 (model 1959, Plexi)",
   "guitar": "1965 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1967. Used for the main riff section of 'Purple Haze'. Guitar volume and tone often manipulated for dynamics. Fuzz Face pedal used for distortion. No evidence of wah or Octavia on the riff section; those are associated with the solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jimi-hendrix?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/jimihendrix/comments/r2audt/amp_settings_for_hendrix_tone/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/are-you-experienced-and-bold-as-love-setup.1769924/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/greatest-guitar-effects-moments/5"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/purple-haze--the-jimi-hendrix-experience--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Slow Dancing in a Burning Room",
  "artist": "John Mayer",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Dumble Overdrive Special (main), Two-Rock Custom Reverb Signature (possible blend), Fender Deluxe (possible overdub)",
   "guitar": "2004 Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Continuum album (2006). Main riff section. Multiple sources confirm Dumble and Two-Rock amps were used in the studio; Fender Deluxe may have been used for overdubs. Pickup selector in position 4 (neck + middle)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/iconic-guitar-tones-john-mayer-slow-dancing-in-a-burning-room/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/plugins-apps/neural-dsp-archetype-john-mayer-x",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/lessons/what-the-ell/lindsay-ell-john-mayer-continuum",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1fjaju7/slow_dancing_in_a_burning_room_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/JohnMayer/comments/8ztfyn/which_effects_does_john_use_in_edge_of_desire_and/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/slow-dancing-in-a-burning-room--john-mayer--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Tuesday's Gone",
  "artist": "Lynyrd Skynyrd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, early 1970s, likely used in studio)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (early 1970s, likely Gary Rossington's main guitar for studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1973. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and period photos. No direct studio documentation for this song's riff, but Rossington was known for using a Les Paul into a Marshall Plexi for the main electric rhythm. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; Uni-Vibe is associated with the lead/solo, not the riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/lynyrd-skynyrd-lead-tone.151443/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitars/comments/1l169xd/need_help_with_settings_for_tuesdays_gone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/tuesday-s-gone--lynyrd-skynyrd--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Passenger",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP-1 Preamp into Marshall power amp (studio, White Pony era)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, ca. 2000, likely with JB pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2000. Stephen Carpenter used his ESP Stef B-7 7-string with Seymour Duncan JB in bridge, into a Marshall JMP-1 preamp and Marshall power amp. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this riff section. Settings are for the studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.7200000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/14gn76c/deftones_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/deftones/comments/17e72mk/creating_a_tone/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=846084",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/10qkwu1/deftones_white_pony_tone/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/deftones-white-pony-2000"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/passenger--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "All She Wrote (2024 Remaster)",
  "artist": "FireHouse",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, typical for FireHouse's debut album era)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s/early 1990s, as used by Bill Leverty in FireHouse studio recordings)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990/early 1991 original session; 2024 Remaster uses same tracks. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this part."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dan-donegan?items_page=2&load_section=items"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/all-she-wrote-2024-remaster--firehouse--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Repulsive In It's Splendid Beauty",
  "artist": "Crowbar",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100 solid state amplifier",
   "guitar": "Unknown (Crowbar's Kirk Windstein is often associated with Gibson SG or Les Paul-style guitars, but no source confirms the exact model for this solo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993 self-titled album. Gear inferred from forum discussion referencing the album's tone and era. No explicit confirmation of guitar model or pickup type for this specific solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (inferred for solo cut and aggression)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/sludge/comments/1misrku/im_trying_to_recreate_crowbars_tone_from_their/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/repulsive-in-it-s-splendid-beauty--crowbar--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Minerva",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (hot-rodded, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (7-string, likely custom shop, used by Stephen Carpenter on 'Minerva')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Deftones 'Deftones' album sessions). Guitar is tuned to G# standard as per source 4. No direct evidence of pedals in the riff section; tone is described as coming 'purely out of a hot-rodded Marshall JCM800.'"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (EMG 81-7 active humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/qwjpgs/deftones_minerva_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/s3b1d1/deftones_minerva_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/s0w85n/deftones_minerva_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/14gm444/deftones_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/minerva--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blind",
  "artist": "Korn",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Basis M-2000 Head into Mesa/Boogie 4x10 cabinet",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994, Indigo Ranch Studios for Korn's debut album"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Both pickups balanced (Fieldy typically runs both full up for maximum output and click)",
  "confidence": 0.847875,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/reginald-arvizu",
   "https://www.talkbass.com/threads/korn.1636875/",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/ibanez-k5-fieldy-signature",
   "https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/57842-how-does-fieldy-get-his-sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blind--korn--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Another Brick In the Wall, Pt. 2",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, 1970s, maple neck, stock single coils at time of recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979. David Gilmour's Black Strat was used for the solo. Amp was a Hiwatt DR103, not the Fender Bassman or Twin for this solo. Effects included Big Muff, Electric Mistress flanger, delay, and compression. Signal chain and pedal order based on studio documentation and audio evidence."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "flanger",
   "delay",
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Position 5)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-the-wall",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/pinkfloyd/comments/erfec4/does_anyone_know_what_guitar_and_amp_gilmour_was/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/how-did-david-gilmour-get-his-lead-tone-on-another-brick-in-the-wall.961230/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/j50vvy/pink_floyd_another_brick_the_wall_pt2_pedals/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/another-brick-in-the-wall-pt-2--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Knockin' On Heaven's Door",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "1959 Gibson Korina Flying V",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Use Your Illusion sessions (1990-1991). Slash used the 1959 Gibson Korina Flying V specifically for the riff and rhythm parts of 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' in the studio. The Silver Jubilee head was his main amp for this era. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; effects are amp-based only."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/slash?hide_incorrect_submissions=true&page=2&sort=new",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/slash",
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/slash-guitar",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/guns-n-roses-under-appreciated-the-spaghetti-incident-and-live-era-87-93-re-examined"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/knockin-on-heaven-s-door--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Stairway to Heaven",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Supro Coronado 1690T (12-inch Oxford speaker re-coned with Pulsonic cone, cold-biased)",
   "guitar": "1959 Fender Telecaster (painted 'Dragon' finish, rosewood neck, bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970-1971, Led Zeppelin IV sessions. Solo section only. Guitar: 1959 Telecaster (bridge pickup), Amp: Supro Coronado 1690T. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/led-zeppelin-led-zeppelin-iv-remaster",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/jimmy-page-communication-breakdown-tone",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ledzeppelin/comments/osqard/stairway_to_heaven_solo_amp_settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stairway-to-heaven--led-zeppelin--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cemetery Gates",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 8.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100ES (solid-state head) into Randall 412JB cabinet",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1981 model, custom finish, Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for Cowboys From Hell album sessions. Dimebag's signature high-gain rhythm tone. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Pantera_-_Cemetery_Gates",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/dimebag-darrell-pantera-5-songs",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cemetery-gates--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Wish You Were Here",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head with WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet (Fane Crescendo speakers)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (1970s, black, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975. Clean intro/riff section. Acoustic 12-string is also present, but electric clean part is Strat into Hiwatt. No evidence of EMGs or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=321850",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/crazy-tube-circuits-hi-power",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-the-endless-river"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wish-you-were-here--pink-floyd--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hey You",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, late 1960s/early 1970s, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979. Distorted riff section of 'Hey You' on The Wall. Gilmour's Black Strat was used for electric parts. Evidence for Hiwatt DR103 and Binson Echorec delay from multiple sources. Yamaha RA-200 rotary amp may have been blended for modulation/ambience, but main drive is Hiwatt. No evidence of live rig or later-era gear for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-the-wall",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?tags/pink-floyd/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/pinkfloyd/comments/erfec4/does_anyone_know_what_guitar_and_amp_gilmour_was/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hey-you--pink-floyd--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Praise the Lord (Opium of the Masses)",
  "artist": "Dying Fetus",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 (original block letter, likely studio head)",
   "guitar": "ESP Eclipse (likely custom, as used by John Gallagher in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, year 2000, from the album 'Destroy the Opposition'. Gear inferred from era, genre, and band interviews for this album. No direct source for this exact song's session, but this was the band's standard setup for the album."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/what-are-your-go-to-tone-tester-riffs.1978062/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TechnicalDeathMetal/comments/124pmbd/dying_fetus_praise_the_lord_opium_of_the_masses/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/praise-the-lord-opium-of-the-masses--dying-fetus--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dirty Little Secret",
  "artist": "The All-American Rejects",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (exact model unknown, likely JCM series or similar high-gain Marshall head)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Firebird V",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2005. Gear confirmed for album 'Move Along' by Equipboard. No explicit amp model or pedalboard for this song's riff section found in sources."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/the-all-american-rejects-the-all-american-rejects-move-along"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dirty-little-secret--the-all-american-rejects--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sunshine of Your Love",
  "artist": "Cream",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 7.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1966 Marshall JTM45 head with Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "1964 Gibson SG Standard ('The Fool')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1967. Used for the main riff/rhythm section of 'Sunshine of Your Love'. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp overdrive for the riff section. Pickup selector set to bridge for riff, neck for solo. 'Woman tone' achieved by rolling down guitar tone knob. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/eric-clapton-cream-sunshine-of-your-love-tone",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/aclam-woman-tone-eric-clapton-pedal",
   "https://reverb.com/news/learn-to-play-sunshine-of-your-love-by-cream",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/electric-etudes-claptons-cream-years"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sunshine-of-your-love--cream--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Comfortably Numb",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 (custom 100-watt head) into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979, The Wall sessions. Roger Waters on bass. No evidence of live rig for this section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup only (Precision Bass standard)",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-david-gilmours-tone-on-pink-floyds-comfortably-numb",
   "https://www.talkbass.com/threads/roger-waters-tone.569369/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/comfortably-numb--pink-floyd--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hand Of Blood",
  "artist": "Bullet for My Valentine",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "ESP LTD EC-1000",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2005. Gear confirmed via music video and Equipboard for the 'Hand Of Blood' single/EP era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; all distortion from amp. Pickup and amp model visually confirmed for this song/era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/michael-paget",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/bullet-for-my-valentine-hand-of-blood"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hand-of-blood--bullet-for-my-valentine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "浄土独唱",
  "artist": "Isiliel",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (exact model not found for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (exact model not found for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of '浄土独唱' riff section. Recording is from Isiliel's first album, released 2023, recorded in Sweden. All gear details are unconfirmed for this specific track and section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for heavy metal riffing, not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MetalForTheMasses/comments/1g2fmjo/do_you_listen_to_japanese_metal_if_so_whats_your/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AlternativeIdol/comments/10xbtm1/isiliel_is_currently_recording_her_first_album_in/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/joudo-dokushou--isiliel--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dumb Summer",
  "artist": "Helen 55",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No direct sources found specifying the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Dumb Summer' by Helen 55. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Year of recording not specified in sources."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/43v0gs/discussion_lets_talk_full_setups_and_amp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/77at2k/help_with_amp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/nicryr/discussion_one_extremely_important_aspect_of/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1mlzno4/how_to_make_my_guitar_sound_like_my_own_summer/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/ozts3a/play_summertime_means_cranked_tube_amps_and_rock/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/staff-picks-delay-or-reverb",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/710kbq/gear_bedroom_rig/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1lnan47/stop_taking_pedal_advice_from_strangers_who_dont/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/wbcomg/question_how_to_get_the_gin_blossoms_guitar/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1ms9lta/how_do_i_make_my_guitar_sound_metal_because_it/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dumb-summer--helen-55--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rat Salad",
  "artist": "Black Sabbath",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney LA100BL (100-watt tube head, early model)",
   "guitar": "1965 Gibson SG Special ('Monkey')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970, Paranoid album sessions. Guitar tuned down 3 semitones (C# standard). No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-tony-iommis-classic-black-sabbath-guitar-tone",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/mike-exeter-on-how-tony-iommi-gets-his-tone",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tony-iommi",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/blacksabbath/comments/18s6wiz/whats_the_amp_settings_for_the_first_5_albums/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rat-salad--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Heartbreaker",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Supro Coronado 1690T",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster 'Dragon' (1959, maple neck, hand-painted finish)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1969. Jimmy Page used his 'Dragon' Telecaster into a Supro Coronado 1690T amp for the main riff section of 'Heartbreaker.' No evidence of Les Paul or Marshall for this section; those were used for other tracks or live. The Telecaster was used with the bridge pickup for the riff. Sola Sound Tone Bender Professional Mk II fuzz pedal was used for the riff, not just the solo. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/20-ways-to-play-guitar-like-jimmy-page",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/led-zeppelin-50-greatest-songs",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/the-recording-guitarist-recording-electric-guitar-multi-mic-options"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heartbreaker--led-zeppelin--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dirt",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded), Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (prototype), Bogner Fish Preamp (blended in studio)",
   "guitar": "G&L Rampage",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992. Jerry Cantrell blended multiple amps for the album Dirt, with the JCM800 (Bogner-modded) as the core, plus Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (prototype) and Bogner Fish Preamp. Main guitar for riff sections was the G&L Rampage with bridge humbucker. No evidence of live rig or other guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jerry-cantrell",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/alice-in-chains-dirt-guitar-lesson-jerry-cantrell",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/vgwh0d/this_has_probably_been_asked_many_times_but_does/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/effects-pedals/funny-little-boxes-dirt-pedal-review"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dirt--alice-in-chains--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Decadence Dance",
  "artist": "EXTREME",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959 Super Lead (Plexi, likely modded, as used by Nuno during 'Pornograffitti' era studio sessions)",
   "guitar": "Washburn N3 (early Nuno Bettencourt signature, maple fretboard, as seen in 'Decadence Dance' video and confirmed by Nuno)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990. Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song by Premier Guitar and Nuno interviews. No evidence of live rig or later signature models for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Bill Lawrence L500)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/features/gear-features/nuno",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/extreme"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/decadence-dance--extreme--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "ความรักทำให้คนตาบอด (ซนซน 40 ปี GMM GRAMMY)",
  "artist": "Three Man Down",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for this studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender or Gibson style electric, model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the solo section of 'ความรักทำให้คนตาบอด (ซนซน 40 ปี GMM GRAMMY)' by Three Man Down. No studio or live rig rundown available for this specific recording. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical Thai pop/rock production in the 2010s+."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated for solo cut-through, not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/tc-electronic",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/jhs-pedals"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/40-gmm-grammy--three-man-down--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In My Dreams",
  "artist": "Dokken",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (modded, 100-watt head, Marshall 4x12 cab, 1985-86 studio recording)",
   "guitar": "ESP Kamikaze (custom shop, Dokken era, maple neck, poplar body, Floyd Rose, Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1985-86. George Lynch used his ESP Kamikaze with a Seymour Duncan Distortion humbucker into a modded Marshall JCM800 2203 head and Marshall 4x12 cab. No evidence of live rig or later gear being used on this recording. No evidence of rack effects or advanced pedalboard in the studio for this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/4ts2d9/question_dokken_in_my_dreams_tone_help/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/george-lynch"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-my-dreams--dokken--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "...And Justice for All",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1988)",
   "guitar": "ESP M-II (custom, early 80s, likely black finish, with EMG pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for '...And Justice for All' (1988). Kirk Hammett used his ESP M-II with EMG 81 active pickups for solos. The amp was a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head, which was the core of Metallica's tone on this album. Marshall cabs were used for tracking. No evidence of live rig or other guitars for this solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "overdrive",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/kirk-hammet-and-justice-all",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kirk-hammett",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713890",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/17z0nyg/does_anyone_know_how_to_get_the_justice_guitar/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1296cgo/question_why_does_the_guitar_solo_tone_on_the/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/and-justice-for-all--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pride and Joy",
  "artist": "Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964) and Dumble Dumbleland Special (studio recording, only one Vibroverb miked for main riff)",
   "guitar": "1963 Fender Stratocaster 'Number One'",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1983, Texas Flood sessions at Jackson Browne’s Down Town Studio. Only one Vibroverb was miked for the main riff; Dumble Dumbleland Special also used for its tight, big clean tones. No overdubs, live in studio. Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9 only used for solos, not riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tonal-recall-part-1",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/blues-power-depth-guide-amps-and-effect-pedals-stevie-ray-vaughan-s-arsenal",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/stevie-ray-vaughan-10-best-performances",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AmpliTube/comments/1ke5cvb/i_think_i_nailed_pride_and_joys_tone_by_srv/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pride-and-joy--stevie-ray-vaughan-double-trouble--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Change (In the House of Flies)",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp",
   "guitar": "ESP Viper VP-200",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1999-2000. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard for White Pony era and live video at album release show. Clean section uses Chino Moreno's rig, not Stephen Carpenter's heavier setup."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/chino-moreno?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/deftones-white-pony"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/change-in-the-house-of-flies--deftones--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Second Heartbeat",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Solo Head",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely early model, as used on Waking the Fallen)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003 (Waking the Fallen album). No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. No evidence of additional pedals beyond possible boost/overdrive for tightening. No explicit pedalboard or effect chain for this song/section found in sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/a_simple_guide_to_avenged_sevenfold_guitar_tone-152006",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/avenged-sevenfold",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/avenged-sevenfold-waking-the-fallen"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/second-heartbeat--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Planet Telex",
  "artist": "Radiohead",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Eighty Five (solid-state combo, studio recording, 1994-1995 era)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (likely Johnny Greenwood's main Telecaster, mid-90s, maple neck, single coils)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'The Bends' (1994-1995). Johnny Greenwood is credited with the main riff, using his Telecaster into a Fender Eighty Five amp. Effects are a critical part of the tone, especially tremolo and tape echo/delay. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "tremolo",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1h2utsv/tone_recipe_radiohead/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/24yhat/guitarist_guide_jonny_greenwood/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/high-dive-look-radioheads-bends-20-years-later",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/radiohead/comments/1nckut5/guitargear_nerds_check_out_this_planet_telex/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/comments/1mmvbde/songs_with_this_weird_riff/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/planet-telex--radiohead--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sleep Walk",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 3.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), Engl Tube Poweramp E850/100, Orange 4x12 cabinets",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-8 8-string",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2020 (Ohms album). Stephen Carpenter used his signature 8-string ESP with EMG 808 pickups and a Fractal Axe-Fx II for amp modeling, running into an Engl Tube Poweramp and Orange 4x12 cabs. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/deftones-a-little-darkness",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/14gn76c/deftones_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sleep-walk--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kashmir",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 4.5,
   "presence": 3.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt Custom 100 DR103 (likely, based on era and studio use; some sources suggest Marshall, but Hiwatt is most cited for Kashmir studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Electric XII (12-string electric guitar)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1974-1975 (Physical Graffiti sessions). Jimmy Page used a Fender Electric XII for the main riff. The amp is most likely a Hiwatt Custom 100, as per multiple gear rundowns and interviews. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible light studio reverb. No phaser, flanger, or chorus audible or cited for the riff section. Live, Page used a Les Paul and Marshall, but the studio riff is Electric XII into Hiwatt."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/20-ways-to-play-guitar-like-jimmy-page",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/gmzl4e/kashmir_tone/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/jimmy-pages-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-led-zeppelin-legends-sound"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kashmir--led-zeppelin--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In Too Deep",
  "artist": "Sum 41",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM Slash (1990s Silver Jubilee reissue, studio profiled, used for lead channel)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/early 2000s, used by Dave Baksh for solos on 'All Killer No Filler')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001. Dave Baksh played the solo. Amp was a Marshall JCM Slash (Silver Jubilee style) profiled for the studio session. Effects kept minimal, only wah and possibly Whammy for other songs, but not used on 'In Too Deep' solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/rig-tour-sum-41",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/deryck-whibley",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/dave-baksh-sum-41-interview"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-too-deep--sum-41--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bckyrd",
  "artist": "Hot Mulligan",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (typical clean amp for Midwest emo/Hot Mulligan, no direct source for this song)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, typical for Hot Mulligan clean tones)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023 (from 'Why Would I Watch' album era). No direct source confirms exact gear for 'Bckyrd' clean riff; inferred from genre, band era, and typical gear. No evidence of alternate tunings or unique studio tricks for clean section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (for warmth and clarity in clean passages)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/hot-mulligan",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Emo/comments/obg5my/struggling_to_find_a_tone_similar_to_hot_mulligan/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hotmulliganband/comments/19977ti/hot_mulligan_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bckyrd--hot-mulligan--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Women In Love...",
  "artist": "Van Halen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1968 Marshall Super Lead 100-watt 'Plexi' (run through Variac at ~90V) into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Custom-built 'Frankenstrat' (Boogie Bodies Strat-style ash body, maple neck, single humbucker, custom wiring)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979 (Women and Children First sessions). Guitar volume rolled down for clean intro/riff. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this clean section. No chorus or octave pedals used for this song; direct signal with effects as described."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Gibson PAF humbucker, volume rolled down)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eddie-van-halen",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eddie-van-halen?items_page=5&load_section=items",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/women-in-love-tone-help.2328554/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-eddie-van-halens-guitar-tone-on-everybody-wants-some"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/women-in-love--van-halen--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Numb",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording amp for 'Numb')",
   "guitar": "PRS Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, used by Brad Delson in studio for 'Numb')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2002-2003 era. Brad Delson is known to have used a PRS Custom 24 with humbuckers and a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the 'Meteora' album sessions, which includes 'Numb'. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars/amps for the riff section. No evidence of additional preamp or boost pedals in the main riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (PRS HFS Treble humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/linkin-park/numb-tabs-92744",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/pro-advice/tone-tips/dialing-in-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/numb--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Pts. 1-5",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "1971 Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups, with tremolo arm)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975. This is the original Wish You Were Here album version, not a live or later era. Gilmour used the Black Strat with stock single-coil pickups and the Hiwatt DR103, with effects pedals and a Binson Echorec II for delay. No evidence of amp-based effects; all effects are from pedals or rack units."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "boost",
   "fuzz",
   "delay",
   "flanger"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Position 5)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-shine-on-you-crazy-diamond-intro-tone-clean-glassy-amp-options.2310481/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/david-gilmour-tone-steve-mcelroy-the-australian-pink-floyd-show",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/dave-gilmour-animals-tone.2469194/page-3",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/shine-on-you-crazy-diamond-pts-1-5--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Inside Out",
  "artist": "XYZ",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head (likely through 4x12 cabinet, 1980s model)",
   "guitar": "Kramer Baretta (likely 1987-1989, Floyd Rose, single humbucker, maple neck)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1989. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical LA hair metal studio setups. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hairmetal/comments/1jt6asi/xyz_inside_out_1989/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/pro-advice/tone-tips/dialing-in-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/inside-out--xyz--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Best of Times",
  "artist": "Dream Theater",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (studio recording era, 2009)",
   "guitar": "Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (likely JP6 or JP7, 2009 spec)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2009. Petrucci was known to use his signature Ernie Ball Music Man with DiMarzio pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Mark IV for the 'Black Clouds & Silver Linings' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this solo. Effects and pedals inferred from era and audible effects."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (DiMarzio LiquiFire)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/john-petrucci",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/john-petrucci-ultimate-evolved-guitarist",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/aypbem/play_dream_theater_the_best_of_times_solo/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-best-of-times--dream-theater--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Everybody Talks",
  "artist": "Ax and the Hatchetmen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Supro Keeley Custom 1x12 Combo",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar",
   "notes": "Gear list from Equipboard suggests these were used by Ax and the Hatchetmen in studio and live settings. No explicit confirmation for this exact song/section, but these are the only models tied to the band for this era. Recording year is 2023 (Audiotree Live session and recent releases)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/ax-and-the-hatchetmen"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/everybody-talks--ax-and-the-hatchetmen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Beauty and a Beat (feat. Nicki Minaj)",
  "artist": "Justin Bieber",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no direct evidence; likely modern digital amp or plugin, possibly Line 6, Kemper, or Axe-FX, as is common for 2010s pop studio recordings)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely session guitar, possibly Fender Stratocaster or similar HSS superstrat, but no direct evidence for exact model on studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2012. No direct evidence for guitar, amp, or pedal models used on the original studio track. All available sources are covers or tutorials, not official studio information."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely, for clarity and bite in distorted riff)",
  "confidence": 0.64,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaEOsxQpdgc",
   "https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXocK1ZkcEU/",
   "https://www.facebook.com/onii.chan.122/videos/heres-my-entry-of-a-song-called-beauty-and-a-beat-by-justin-bieber-and-nicki-min/1685276282900795/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/beauty-and-a-beat-feat-nicki-minaj--justin-bieber--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Down",
  "artist": "311",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 90s, rackmount version)",
   "guitar": "PRS CE24 (early 90s, alder body, maple neck, rosewood board)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Down' (1995), Tim Mahoney used his PRS CE24 with stock PRS humbuckers into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the main riff. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; high-gain comes from the amp. Effects loop not confirmed for this song. All info specific to studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tim-mahoney",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/311/comments/rnfsur/tim_mahoneys_full_gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/down--311--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "End of Beginning",
  "artist": "Djo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown model (no direct source for studio amp on this song)",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-335",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2025. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard for Djo's main instrument, but no direct evidence for amp or pedals used on 'End of Beginning' riff section. No explicit studio amp or pedalboard details for this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (likely, based on warm, rounded tone and typical ES-335 usage for this style)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/djo"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/end-of-beginning--djo--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad?",
  "artist": "Prince",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely solid-state or tube combo amp, model not specified for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Orr Guitar (custom solid body, late 1970s)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979. Guitar confirmed from video and era-specific sources. No direct amp or pedalboard photos from the studio session; most sources reference general gear from the era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/prince-guitar?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://reverb.com/de/news/potent-pairings-how-to-sound-like-prince",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/prince-prince-prince"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/why-you-wanna-treat-me-so-bad--prince--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Stay Together for the Kids",
  "artist": "blink-182",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-333 Tom DeLonge Signature",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001 (Take Off Your Pants and Jacket). Tom DeLonge's ES-333 signature with only the bridge humbucker wired, into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier. No pedals used for clean tone per forum consensus and interviews. Clean tone achieved by rolling down guitar volume and using amp's clean channel. No evidence of chorus, delay, or other modulation in the clean riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan SH-6, only pickup wired)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TomDelongeGuitars/comments/10os1r9/serious_best_way_to_get_stay_together_for_the/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Blink182/comments/n05p26/does_anyone_know_what_pedals_tom_uses_in_toypaj/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Blink182/comments/1kkhky0/what_gear_did_tom_use_for_stay_together_for_the/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stay-together-for-the-kids--blink-182--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hangar 18",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1990)",
   "guitar": "Jackson Kelly KE1 (Marty Friedman signature, 1990, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Rust in Peace' (1990). Marty Friedman played the solo using his Jackson Kelly with a DiMarzio Super Distortion in the bridge, into a Marshall JCM800. Some sources mention a Bogner Triple Giant preamp was also used in the studio, but the JCM800 is most consistently cited for the album. No evidence of additional pedals in the solo section; distortion is from amp and/or preamp. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/megadeth-rust-in-peace",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1271984"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hangar-18--megadeth--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)",
  "artist": "Weezer",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (studio recording, rhythm section)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jaguar (likely 1960s, used by Rivers Cuomo for studio rhythm on 'Say It Ain't So')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994. Rhythm riff tracked with Ric Ocasek's Fender Jaguar into a Fender Twin Reverb. Not the Blue Strat or Mesa/Boogie for this section. 2024 Remaster uses original recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Fender Jaguar, single-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/rig-tour-weezer",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/anyone-ever-built-a-replica-of-rivers-cuomos-blue-strat.2174204/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/zo7ho/how_can_i_get_guitar_tone_like_weezer_on_the_blue/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/say-it-ain-t-so-2024-remaster--weezer--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hole In the Earth",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Thunderverb 50 or Orange Dual Terror (both seen in Chino Moreno's rig for this era, with Thunderverb 50 most likely for studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, as seen in 'Hole In The Earth' music video)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006 (Saturday Night Wrist era). Guitar and amp confirmed via music video and Equipboard. Pickup confirmed via Equipboard and Seymour Duncan. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section in the studio."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/chino-moreno",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/chino-moreno?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/deftones/comments/17df92z/deftones_chi_cheng_bass_all_song_tunings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hole-in-the-earth--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "En la Ciudad de la Furia",
  "artist": "Soda Stereo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Roland JC-120 or similar clean solid-state amp, but not confirmed for studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Electric XII 12-String",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1988 (album: Doble Vida). Guitar confirmed via multiple sources and music video. Amp not explicitly confirmed for studio, but live and video evidence points to clean solid-state or clean tube amp. Effects are a critical part of the tone. No evidence of overdrive/distortion pedals in the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck + Middle (Electric XII 12-string, both pickups on)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fender-electric-xii-12-string-duplicate",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/soda-stereo-gira-me-veras-volver",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/soda-stereo"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/en-la-ciudad-de-la-furia--soda-stereo--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "5 Minutes Alone",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1981 model, as used by Dimebag Darrell on 'Far Beyond Driven')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994. Dimebag's main rhythm tone for '5 Minutes Alone' was tracked with his Dean ML equipped with a Bill Lawrence L-500XL in the bridge into a Randall RG-100ES head. Effects included rack EQ, noise gate, and flanger. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amps for this studio rhythm tone."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "noise_gate",
   "flanger"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Bill Lawrence L-500XL)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/zakk-wylde-learning-dimebag-darrell-pantera",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1hckq8o/does_anyone_know_what_equipment_dimebag_was_using/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/archive-dimebag-darrell-discusses-panteras-1996-album-great-southern-trendkill"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/5-minutes-alone--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Teenage Dirtbag",
  "artist": "Wheatus",
  "genre": "Pop rock / Alternative rock / Power pop",
  "era": "2000s (2000)",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No publicly documented information found on the exact bass model, pickups, or amp used for the recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.85,
  "sources": [
   "equipboard.com/band/wheatus",
   "en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheatus_%28album%29"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/teenage-dirtbag--wheatus--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Love, Hate, Love",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Fish preamp into a VHT Classic power amp (studio recording, 1990/1991, Facelift era)",
   "guitar": "G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's original, maple neck, single humbucker)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990/1991, for the album 'Facelift'. Jerry Cantrell used his G&L Rampage with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge, into a Bogner Fish preamp and VHT Classic power amp. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the clean section. Chorus effect is suggested by forum users and is faintly audible in the clean riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan JB, volume rolled down)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/plgh2t/gear_on_the_albums",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/1ftjvxf/love_hate_love_guitar_effects",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/vgwh0d/this_has_probably_been_asked_many_times_but_does"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/love-hate-love--alice-in-chains--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lounge Act (Boombox Rehearsals)",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30",
   "guitar": "Fender Jaguar (1966, modified with DiMarzio PAF and DiMarzio Super Distortion pickups, Tune-o-matic bridge)",
   "notes": "Boombox rehearsal/demo version, not the Nevermind studio recording. Likely used the Jaguar with bridge humbucker for main riff. No evidence of chorus or modulation effects in this rehearsal. 1991 pre-album era, raw setup."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (DiMarzio Super Distortion)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/1p7odet/im_losing_my_mind_right_now_what_ds1_settings_do/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/nirvana-live-at-reading"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lounge-act-boombox-rehearsals--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sonne",
  "artist": "Rammstein",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (likely Rev F or Rev G, studio era)",
   "guitar": "ESP Eclipse I CTM (custom, likely with EMG pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, released 2001 (Mutter album). Gear inferred from Rammstein's known studio setup for Mutter era; no direct source confirms exact solo section gear, but ESP Eclipse with EMG 81 and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier is widely documented for this album's recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Rammstein/comments/14qf7jl/amp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Rammstein/comments/xgknrf/can_anybody_help_me_to_get_my_guitar_sound_close/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Rammstein/comments/j97idz/an_appreaction_post_for_the_sound_and_production/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sonne--rammstein--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "For Whom the Bell Tolls",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 2203 (modified, 100W head, used in studio for Ride the Lightning 1984)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Explorer (likely 1984 model, stock pickups at time of recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984. James Hetfield used a Gibson Explorer with stock Dirty Fingers pickups into a Marshall JMP 2203 head, likely with a Marshall 4x12 cabinet. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp model. No evidence of live/touring gear or later amp models being used on this recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-hetfield",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/cj0qsg/tip_for_people_who_play_metallica_on_guitar/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/ya81kl/any_clue_why_ride_the_lightnings_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/for-whom-the-bell-tolls--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)",
  "artist": "Weezer",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Say It Ain't So (2024 Remaster)'; gear confirmed for the 2024 remaster session. Big Muff fuzz pedal used for solo. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in solo. Year: 2024 remaster, referencing original 1994 Blue Album session gear."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/q413vq/newbie_guitar_tone_for_the_solo_in_say_it_aint_so/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/weezer-weezer-30-anniversary-super-deluxe",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/weezer/comments/x6bsee/say_it_aint_so_distortion/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/say-it-ain-t-so-2024-remaster--weezer--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "七月、影法師、藍色、ロッカー",
  "artist": "n-buna",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III (amp modeling, studio use, specific amp model within Axe-Fx III not specified)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, but Telecaster confirmed for Yorushika/n-buna studio recordings of this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2019-2020 era. n-buna is known to use Telecaster for Yorushika recordings of this period. Axe-Fx III used as amp modeler and effects processor in studio. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "overdrive",
   "distortion",
   "boost",
   "noise gate",
   "digital reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitarkizaihikaku.com/en/n-buna-how-to-recreate-the-yorushika-sound-guitar-gear-and-tone-settings-effects-amps",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Yorushika/comments/j9owsp/does_nbuna_use_only_telecaster_for_the_guitar_part"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/shichigatsu-kageboushi-aiiro-rokka--n-buna--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Meatplow",
  "artist": "Stone Temple Pilots",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 head into Marshall 1960A 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994 (album: Purple). Gear confirmed for this era and album, specifically for heavy riff sections. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the 'Meatplow' riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-plush-stone-temple-pilots",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/stone-temple-pilots-core-super-deluxe-edition"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/meatplow--stone-temple-pilots--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Decapitation Fornication",
  "artist": "Infant Annihilator",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown model (no direct source, likely amp sim or digital plugin; no evidence of a specific tube amp used for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Agile AL-627 Baritone Guitar or Schecter Omen-7 (7-string, extended range, exact model for this track not confirmed but both cited as used for album era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2012. No direct evidence of live rig for this song/era. All sources point to studio-only project for this album. No explicit amp or pedalboard photos for this track. Gear inferred from band member profiles and genre conventions."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/infant-annihilator",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/infant-annihilator"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/decapitation-fornication--infant-annihilator--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Never forget",
  "artist": "kessoku band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM 900",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (Cherry Sunburst, as seen in anime and official art)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2022 anime soundtrack. Guitar and amp confirmed visually in anime and by multiple forum discussions. No direct studio session notes available for this specific song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BocchiTheRock/comments/13objjq/getting_bocchis_guitar_tone_through_amplitube_5/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BocchiTheRock/comments/1chm4vy/what_guitar_effect_does_bocchi_use_then_playing/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/never-forget--kessoku-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "the great southern trendkill",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES (solid-state head)",
   "guitar": "Washburn Dimebag Darrell Signature ML (Roswell Camo ML, likely with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Dimebag used the Washburn ML (Roswell Camo ML) with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup into a Randall RG-100ES for the main riff sections. Effects included a Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ, MXR 6-band EQ, Boss NF-1 Noise Gate, and modulation/compression pedals. Settings are estimated based on era, genre, and amp model, as no exact knob values are published for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "flanger",
   "modulation (multi-effects)",
   "noise gate",
   "parametric EQ",
   "graphic EQ"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-the-great-southern-trendkill",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dimebag-darrell?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/archive-dimebag-darrell-discusses-panteras-1996-album-great-southern-trendkill",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-cowboys-from-hell"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-great-southern-trendkill--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "En la Ciudad de la Furia (Me Verás Volver Gira 2007)",
  "artist": "Soda Stereo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Shiva EL34",
   "guitar": "Fender Electric XII 12-String",
   "notes": "Live performance, Me Verás Volver Gira 2007. Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and multiple sources for this specific tour and song. Amp confirmed by tech and tour photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section in this era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Fender Electric XII split single-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fender-electric-xii-12-string-duplicate",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/gustavo-cerati",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/gustavo-cerati?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/gustavo-cerati-ahi-vamos"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/en-la-ciudad-de-la-furia-me-veras-volver-gira-2007--soda-stereo--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ah",
  "artist": "Duman",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey Classic 50 Head",
   "guitar": "Fender Standard Stratocaster 2-Knob (1983-1984)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original album version (likely recorded 1999-2002). Gear confirmed for Batuhan Mutlugil, who plays the main riff. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/batuhan-mutlugil",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/duman"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ah--duman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Engine No. 9",
  "artist": "Xiron Sharpens Ironx",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 2.5,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No sources provided any information about the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Engine No. 9' by Xiron Sharpens Ironx. No evidence for studio vs live differences or year/era specifics."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/chase-bliss-audio",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/earthquaker-devices",
   "http://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/tc-electronic",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/hughes-kettner",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/jhs-pedals",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/16jagio/question_how_do_i_get_a_good_jimi_hendrix_tone/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/top_10_marshall_amp-style_guitar_pedals_for_perfect_distorted_tone.html",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fly-rig-5-sans-amp",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-jan-akkermans-guitar-tone-on-hocus-pocus-by-focus"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/engine-no-9--xiron-sharpens-ironx--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Santeria",
  "artist": "Sublime",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, 1965 reissue or original, used in studio for clean tones)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s, sunburst, maple neck, as seen in studio photos and interviews)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Bradley Nowell used a Stratocaster into a Fender Twin Reverb for clean tones on 'Santeria'. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp spring reverb for the clean riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Strat + Twin Reverb clean setup for 1990s ska/rock studio recordings."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/blessings-rome-ramirez-of-sublime-with-rome-talks-new-album-gear-and-the-bands-legacy",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1dtzfpm/note_sure_if_this_is_the_place_need_help_finding/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/santeria--sublime--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Not Good Enough for Truth in Cliche'",
  "artist": "Escape the Fate",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "Jackson Pro Series RRT-3 Rhoads",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006. Guitarist Omar Espinosa is visually confirmed using the Jackson RRT-3 Rhoads and Bogner Uberschall in the official music video for 'Not Good Enough for Truth in Cliche'. No explicit evidence of pedal use for the riff section; amp is known for high-gain modern metal tones. No studio session notes or explicit pedalboard photos for this specific recording found."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/omar-espinosa"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/not-good-enough-for-truth-in-cliche--escape-the-fate--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kool Thing",
  "artist": "Sonic Youth",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey Roadmaster Amplifier (Thurston), Marshall Jubilee Bass Series head with Dietz 2x15 cab (Kim, for bass)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster (custom, alternate F#F#F#F#BE tuning)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for 'Goo' era. Guitar for riff section is a Jazzmaster in F#F#F#F#BE tuning. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for this specific part. Settings estimated based on amp type and era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Jazzmaster single coil)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/sonic-youth-the-whitey-album",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/b9so9d/question_sonic_youth_kool_thing_riff/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/thurston-moore"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kool-thing--sonic-youth--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hey Jude",
  "artist": "The Beatles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Direct Injection (DI) to EMI REDD.51 mixing console (no amp used for clean rhythm/riff section)",
   "guitar": "1962 Gibson J-160E",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1968. For the clean rhythm/riff sections of 'Hey Jude', John Lennon played his Gibson J-160E acoustic-electric with the P-90 pickup, plugged directly into the EMI REDD.51 console. No amp or pedals were used for this part. This is distinct from the distorted guitar on 'Revolution', which was the B-side of the same single."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (P-90 under top, only pickup on J-160E)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-beatles-guitar-bass-tones-legacy"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hey-jude--the-beatles--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Hate It Too",
  "artist": "Hum",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange OR120 head into Orange 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1995)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s reissue or original, as used by Matt Talbott in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'You'd Prefer an Astronaut' (1995). Clean sections likely used the Jazzmaster into the Orange OR120 with minimal gain. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the clean riff section. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Hum studio setup."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hum/comments/1dl8hag/how_to_get_hums_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hum/comments/1q8hzil/matts_or120_tone_on_a_budget/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hum/comments/1rp2vdb/i_hate_it_too_guitar_cover/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-hate-it-too--hum--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Surreal",
  "artist": "Flawed Mangoes",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no explicit amp model found)",
   "guitar": "Unknown electric guitar (exact model not confirmed)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence of exact guitar, pickups, or amp model for the solo section of 'Surreal' by Flawed Mangoes. No studio/live distinction found, but likely studio based on release context (2020s)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "modulation"
  ],
  "pickup": "Unknown (likely bridge or middle position for solo, but not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/shoegaze/comments/1lie66t/surreal_flawed_mangoes/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/FlawedMangoes/comments/1diqjy9/what_is_the_electric_guitar_flawed_mangoes_uses/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1j02x55/how_does_flawed_mangoes_get_this_swelling_guitar/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/surreal--flawed-mangoes--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Step on Me",
  "artist": "The Cardigans",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Line 6 Amp Farm (Vox AC30 model)",
   "guitar": "Unknown exact model (likely semi-hollow or solidbody electric, possibly Gibson ES-335 or Fender Telecaster based on Cardigans era and style, but not confirmed for this song/section)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994 (from 'Emmerdale' album sessions). Guitar ran through Line 6 Amp Farm using the Vox AC30 model. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this riff section. No live rig data included."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, for brighter, cutting tone typical of riff)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/line-6-amp-farm"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/step-on-me--the-cardigans--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Stream of Consciousness",
  "artist": "Dream Theater",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark II C+",
   "guitar": "Music Man John Petrucci Signature Model",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003"
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarnine.com/column/dream-theater-train-thought",
   "https://dreamtheater.fandom.com/wiki/Stream_of_Consciousness"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stream-of-consciousness--dream-theater--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Clown",
  "artist": "Korn",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early 1990s, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez Universe UV7BK 7-string",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994; Korn's debut album. Gear confirmed for debut era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. No evidence of pedal-based distortion; amp provides main gain. Effects chain based on studio era and pedalboard evidence."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-munky-shaffer?items_page=4&load_section=items",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-korn-634777",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Korn/comments/10dry6d/cataloging_head_munkys_korn_guitar_history/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/clown--korn--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "100",
  "artist": "Dean Blunt",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no direct source, likely clean solid-state or DI to interface/mixer)",
   "guitar": "Vintage V300 Folk (black, with red pickguard)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2014. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use; likely direct input or clean preamp. Gear inferred from Equipboard and user-submitted photos for this era. No evidence of pedals or amp coloration in the clean riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo pickup (stock, under-saddle, only option on this acoustic)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dean-blunt",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/mixingmastering/comments/1hm6up6/how_can_i_mix_my_acoustic_guitar_to_sound_like/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/gp7nl4/a_guide_to_dean_blunt_the_trickster_god_of_the_uk/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/100--dean-blunt--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Beast of Burden",
  "artist": "The Rolling Stones",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg VT-22",
   "guitar": "1975 Fender Telecaster Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978. Keith Richards played the main riff on a Telecaster Custom through an Ampeg VT-22. Some sources mention a Maestro Fuzz-Tone was used on the album, but not specifically on this song's riff. Phaser effect is clearly audible and confirmed by multiple sources. Settings estimated based on era, amp, and genre as no direct knob values are available."
  },
  "effects": [
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Wide Range Humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/beast-of-burden-phaser.1898008/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/the-rolling-stones-some-girls",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/that-keith-richards-beast-of-burden-sound.976550/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/i-googled-but-still-dont-understand-what-does-a-compressor-do.2510580/page-2"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/beast-of-burden--the-rolling-stones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hey Barbara",
  "artist": "IV OF SPADES",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Champion 100",
   "guitar": "Fernandes FST-65T",
   "notes": "No direct evidence for studio session, but Fernandes FST-65T and Fender Champion 100 are the only models tied to Blaster Silonga in this era. No evidence of pedal use for clean riff. Studio recording, 2017-2018."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/blaster-silonga"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hey-barbara--iv-of-spades--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "One More Light",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head (Multi-Watt)",
   "guitar": "Fender Custom Shop Cardboard Chaos Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2016-2017. Guitar confirmed for overdubs on 'One More Light' album. Amp confirmed as primary studio amp for Brad Delson in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/brad-delson?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/brad-delson",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/diy/in-the-studio-with-linkin-park"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one-more-light--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Take Me Away (from Freaky Friday)",
  "artist": "Lash",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely solid-state combo or Marshall-style amp, as typical for pop-punk/alt-rock studio tones in early 2000s Australia)",
   "guitar": "Unknown model (likely mid-2000s import electric, possibly Yamaha Pacifica or Squier Strat-style, as used by Lash in era and film)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model for the studio recording. Lindsay Lohan mimed the solo in the film, but the actual recording was by Lash (Australian pop-punk band). No official rig rundown or studio notes found. All settings and gear are estimated based on genre, era, and typical pop-punk/alt-rock production of early 2000s. Studio recording, 2003."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/misc-soundtrack/freaky-friday-take-me-away-tabs-270303",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/popheads/comments/cu19we/babys_first_pop_punk_the_art_of_the_freaky_friday/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/take-me-away-from-freaky-friday--lash--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "When the Curtain Falls",
  "artist": "Greta Van Fleet",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1962HW 30W 2x12 Handwired Tube Guitar Combo Amp",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul (SG) Standard with Sideways Vibrola 1961",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'When the Curtain Falls' (2018). Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and Premier Guitar Rig Rundown. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.7200000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jake_kiszka?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jake_kiszka?hide_incorrect_submissions=true&page=2&sort=new",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-greatest-guitar-albums-of-the-2010s"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/when-the-curtain-falls--greta-van-fleet--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lithium",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Bassman (studio recording, Nevermind sessions)",
   "guitar": "Fender Japanese Stratocaster (likely 1989-1991, black, with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails in bridge)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for Nevermind (1991). Guitar was a Japanese Stratocaster, most likely using the bridge Hot Rails pickup for the riff. Amp was a Fender Bassman, as confirmed by producer Butch Vig. Pedals included Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi for fuzz. No chorus or modulation on riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan Hot Rails)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-definitive-kurt-cobain-gear-guide"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lithium--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Do Ya Wanna Taste It",
  "artist": "Wig Wam",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (likely, based on genre, era, and Wig Wam's style; no direct source for this song's studio recording, but this is the most plausible classic hard rock amp for this sound)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely, based on genre, era, and Wig Wam's known gear for this song/era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, released 2010 (album 'Non Stop Rock'n Roll'). No direct source for exact gear on this track; inference based on Wig Wam's style, era, and genre. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No evidence of live-specific gear for the studio version."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.48000000000000004,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/limbuscompany/comments/1qgodz7/dont_yall_hear_it_too/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitars/comments/tbunzt/goofing_around_with_the_opening_theme_do_ya_wanna/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/top_10_marshall_amp-style_guitar_pedals_for_perfect_distorted_tone.html"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/do-ya-wanna-taste-it--wig-wam--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "This Love",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1981 model, as used by Dimebag Darrell in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992. Gear based on Dimebag's known studio rig for 'Vulgar Display of Power' era. No direct source confirms the exact neck pickup model, but bridge is Bill Lawrence L-500XL. Clean section likely used neck pickup for warmer tone."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/193hxri/how_to_pantera_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1hckq8o/does_anyone_know_what_equipment_dimebag_was_using/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/this-love--pantera--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Orion",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "Progressive metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie D‑180 tube amplifier (bi‑amp setup: one head clean, one with effects) into Mesa cabinets (4×12\" + 1×15\")",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Used Morley Power Wah Fuzz in effects chain; bi‑amp split clean and distorted signals; active bass with strong bright signal"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "both",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "toneDB page for Orion bass tone",
   "Wikipedia Cliff Burton equipment"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/orion--metallica--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 (likely, based on Mike Shinoda/Brad Delson's use on MTM/ATS era and modern studio recordings)",
   "guitar": "PRS Custom 24 (likely, based on Linkin Park's studio choices for modern era solos)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023-2024 era. No direct evidence for this exact song, but inferred from Linkin Park's modern studio practices and forum discussions. No explicit solo gear breakdown for this track found."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkinPark/comments/1cnxbbl/what_ive_done_mikes_guitar_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/linkin-park",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalguitar/comments/1nlhaaf/d_standard_song_recommendations_to_play_on_guitar/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-emptiness-machine-instrumental--linkin-park--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "No More Tears",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers",
   "guitar": "1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991. Rhythm section for 'No More Tears' riff. Used bridge pickup, heavy-gauge strings, Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive and Boss CH-1 Super Chorus pedals. Chorus pedal always on for rhythm. No wah or delay on riff section. Settings and gear confirmed for studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-zakk-wyldes-guitar-tone-on-ozzy-osbournes-no-more-tears",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/ozzy-osbourne-ozzy-osbourne-no-more-tears-expanded-edition",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/zakk-wylde-on-the-grammy-winning-ozzy-osbourne-song-that-started-out-as-a-joke"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/no-more-tears--ozzy-osbourne--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bulls On Parade (Live In Mexico City, MX, 10/28/99)",
  "artist": "Rage Against the Machine",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2205 50-Watt Head into Peavey 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Custom 'Arm The Homeless' Electric Guitar",
   "notes": "Live performance, Mexico City, 10/28/99. Tom Morello's main guitar and amp setup for all Rage Against the Machine live shows in the 1990s. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/rage-against-the-machine-bulls-on-parade-guitar-story",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tom-morello",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/rage-against-the-machine"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bulls-on-parade-live-in-mexico-city-mx-10-28-99--rage-against-the-machine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Paradise City",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head (100W, likely with Marshall 4x12 cabinet, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "1986 Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Appetite for Destruction' (1987). Slash used his Kris Derrig-built Les Paul replica (commonly referred to as a '59 Les Paul Standard copy) loaded with PAF-style humbuckers. Amp was a Marshall JCM800 2203 head, cranked for distortion. No evidence of additional drive pedals for the riff section; chorus pedal is used for clean intro, but not for the heavy riff. Studio, 1987."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/slashs-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-guns-n-roses-legends-sound",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=828630",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/greatest-guitar-effects-moments"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paradise-city--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bleed It Out",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Minutes to Midnight era)",
   "guitar": "PRS Custom 24 (likely, as used by Brad Delson on Minutes to Midnight era studio recordings)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2007 (Minutes to Midnight). Brad Delson is known to use PRS guitars and Mesa/Boogie amps for this era. No direct studio photo evidence for 'Bleed It Out', but this matches period-correct interviews and rig rundowns. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp distortion for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkinPark/comments/16a7pnu/bleed_it_out_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/features/artist-features/chat-piles-cool-world",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkinPark/comments/10n1epz/the_meteora_tone_matching_can_someone_pls_help_me/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bleed-it-out--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Devil In I",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII (Jim Root), Rivera KR7 (Mick Thomson), Marshall JCM800 (blended, Mick Thomson)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jim Root Telecaster (2014 studio recording), Ibanez MTM1 (Mick Thomson, 2014 studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2014. Both Jim Root and Mick Thomson tracked rhythm riffs. Jim Root used his signature Fender Telecaster with EMG 81 in the bridge into an Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII. Mick Thomson used his Ibanez MTM1 with Seymour Duncan Blackouts into a Rivera KR7 and also blended a Marshall JCM800 boosted with a Maxon OD820. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff except noise gate. No time-based or modulation effects on the main riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-slipknot-638502",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/in-pictures-36-pro-guitarist-pedalboards-630194"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-devil-in-i--slipknot--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Jessica",
  "artist": "The Allman Brothers Band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Plexi 1959SLP head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet with JBL D120F speakers",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (1957 Goldtop or early 1970s Standard, humbuckers)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1973. Gear confirmed for Dickey Betts on 'Jessica' studio sessions. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp reverb. All settings and gear refer to the original studio recording, not live performances or later eras."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dickey-betts",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/dickey-betts-allman-brothers"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/jessica--the-allman-brothers-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "hail to the king",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Uberschall 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2013 era (Hail to the King album). Gear confirmed for Avenged Sevenfold's 'Hail to the King' riff section via Equipboard. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the main riff; focus is on amp distortion. No evidence of live-specific gear or alternate guitars for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/synyster-gates"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hail-to-the-king--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Let It Be",
  "artist": "The Beatles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Silverface Twin Reverb + Leslie 147RV rotating speaker cabinet",
   "guitar": "1968 Fender Rosewood Telecaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1969/1970. Solo section tracked April 30, 1969 for the album version, using the Rosewood Telecaster through a Leslie 147RV. No evidence of additional pedals; distortion/drive comes from amp and Leslie. Not the single version (which used a Stratocaster)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "rotary speaker (Leslie)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gw-archive/guide-songs-and-instruments-featured-beatles-let-it-be-album",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/the-beatles-let-it-be-remastered",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/blogs/song-facts-beatles-let-it-be-both-versions",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-guitar-gear-behind-the-beatles-let-it-be-sessions"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/let-it-be--the-beatles--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In the End",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, Hybrid Theory era)",
   "guitar": "PRS Custom 24 (Mike Shinoda's main studio guitar for Hybrid Theory era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2000. Guitar and amp confirmed for Hybrid Theory era by multiple interviews and rig rundowns, but not explicitly tied to 'In the End' riff in sources. No evidence of live/touring gear being used for the studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/linkin-park"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-the-end--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "...And Justice for All",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ Head",
   "guitar": "ESP MX220 'EET FUK' Explorer",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1988. Clean sections likely used the same guitar and amp as the heavy sections, but with lower gain and different channel/EQ. No evidence of alternate guitars for clean parts. No evidence of live rig differences for clean tone."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (EMG 60), possibly bridge for extra bite",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/metallica-and-justice-for-all-remastered",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-hetfield",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/2renq1/what_are_the_amp_settings_for_a_metallica_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/and-justice-for-all--metallica--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hard Lines, Sunken Cheeks",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1994-1995, custom shop, Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994 (Far Beyond Driven album). Dimebag Darrell's signature rhythm tone. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section. No confirmed pedal use for the riff section; Dimebag's main rhythm tone was amp distortion with EQ and noise gate in studio."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/dimebag-darrell-reader-q-and-a",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1muudkh/explain_to_me_like_ive_never_even_tuned_a_guitar/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hard-lines-sunken-cheeks--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pull Me Under",
  "artist": "Dream Theater",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+",
   "guitar": "Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Signature (JP6, early 1990s version)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Images and Words' era. Settings and effects based on studio use, not live. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/john-petrucci-shred-guitar-5-skills",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Dreamtheater/comments/gxeiwl/any_tips_on_jps_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pull-me-under--dream-theater--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Comfortably Numb (Live at Pompeii 2016)",
  "artist": "David Gilmour",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR504 Custom 50 Head with WEM 4x12 cabinet (Live at Pompeii 2016)",
   "guitar": "Fender Custom Shop David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster (Black Strat)",
   "notes": "Live performance, 2016. Gilmour used his Black Strat with custom single-coil pickups, running into a Hiwatt DR504 head and WEM 4x12 cab. Effects chain included Big Muff, Colorsound Power Boost, and delay. No evidence of amp-based reverb or modulation; all effects appear to be from pedals. No evidence of Fender Twin Reverb used in this specific live setup."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "boost",
   "fuzz",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/what-is-the-recipe-for-pink-floyd-comfortably-numb-solo-tones.2379204/page-4",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/david-gilmour-2016-tour-effects-signal-chains.1727260/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/comfortably-numb-live-at-pompeii-2016--david-gilmour--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Misery Business",
  "artist": "Paramore",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM 2000 DSL 100W head with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cab",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2000s, used by Josh Farro in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2007. Gear confirmed for studio by Ultimate Guitar Wiki. Taylor York did not play on the studio recording; Josh Farro played all guitar parts. Settings and pedals are for studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Paramore_-_Misery_Business",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/taylor-york"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/misery-business--paramore--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Layla",
  "artist": "Eric Clapton",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Champ (1957, tweed, combo, 5W tube amp)",
   "guitar": "1960 Fender Stratocaster 'Brownie'",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970; main riff section. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the studio chain. Clapton used 'Brownie' Strat for the riff, as confirmed by multiple sources. Amp was a small Fender Champ or Princeton, cranked for natural overdrive."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/derek-and-the-dominos-the-layla-sessions",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/claptons-layla-tone.463683/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ericclapton/comments/14cofav/what_ampseffects_if_any_were_used_on_layla_the/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/n10dvt/eric_clapton_layla_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/layla--eric-clapton--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Demolition Lovers",
  "artist": "My Chemical Romance",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Demolition Lovers' (2002, 'I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love'). Gear confirmed for this era and album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Settings are based on forum and genre-typical use of this amp for MCR's early sound."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=627862",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/my-chemical-romance-life-on-the-murder-scene",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/my-chemical-romance-i-brought-you-my-bullets-you-brought-me-your-love",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ray-toro"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/demolition-lovers--my-chemical-romance--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Waking the Demon",
  "artist": "Bullet for My Valentine",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 (Block Letter) into Mesa Boogie Oversized Cab",
   "guitar": "ESP LTD MH-350NT",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2007-2008 era (Scream Aim Fire album). Settings and gear inferred from forum discussions and typical band setup for this album. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1333559",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/ltd-mh-350nt",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Line6Helix/comments/1g3dq1d/bullet_for_my_valentine_scream_aim_fire_patch_and/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/waking-the-demon--bullet-for-my-valentine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Can't Stop",
  "artist": "Red Hot Chili Peppers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major (studio recording, 2001/2002 era)",
   "guitar": "1960 Fender Custom Telecaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'By The Way' album (2002). John Frusciante used his 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster for the riff section. Amp is Marshall Major, as confirmed by multiple interviews and rig rundowns for this era. MXR Micro Amp and Boss DS-1/DS-2 not used for the main riff, but Micro Amp may be on for slight boost. Chorus effect is from Boss CE-1 in preamp mode, not vibrato. No evidence of delay, wah, or reverb on the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/RedHotChiliPeppers/comments/1q85i6q/cant_stop_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=732102",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/john-frusciante-rhcp-riffs",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/John_Frusciante/comments/1lk3oz2/cant_stop_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/can-t-stop--red-hot-chili-peppers--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Moonlight on the River",
  "artist": "Mac DeMarco",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue 1x12 Combo Amplifier",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese Squier or Fender, as used by Mac DeMarco in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2016-2017 (This Old Dog album sessions). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Stratocaster position 5)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mac-demarco",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mac-demarco?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/macdemarco/comments/wcfluy/effects_in_moonlight_on_the_river/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/macdemarco/comments/18m9ndu/im_trying_to_figure_out_how_mac_demarco_was_able/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/moonlight-on-the-river--mac-demarco--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "All I Did Was Dream of You (feat. The Marías)",
  "artist": "beabadoobee",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender or similar clean amp, model not specified for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster",
   "notes": "No direct evidence of exact amp or pedal models used in the studio for this specific song. Gear inferred from artist's known studio guitars and pedalboard for the era (2024). No live rig or alternate guitar confirmed for this recording. Studio recording, 2024."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/beabadoobee",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/1rrzsa6/fresh_beabadoobee_all_i_did_was_dream_of_you_feat"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/all-i-did-was-dream-of-you-feat-the-marias--beabadoobee--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Knock Me Down",
  "artist": "Red Hot Chili Peppers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major (200W) head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely late 60s/early 70s, rosewood board, stock single coils)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1989 (Mother's Milk sessions). Gear confirmed for this era and album; Frusciante used his Strat and Marshall Major for most of the album's rhythm tracks. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Frusciante/Marshall Major tones from this era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/John_Frusciante/comments/sm3xvj/johns_isolated_guitar_track_from_knock_me_down/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/john-frusciante-red-hot-chili-peppers-pedalboard"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/knock-me-down--red-hot-chili-peppers--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Midnight Rendezvous",
  "artist": "Casiopea",
  "genre": "jazz",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "Yamaha SG2000",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Mint Jams (1982). No direct evidence of pedal/amp settings for this solo, but Yamaha SG2000 and Roland JC-120 are confirmed as Issei Noro's main studio gear for this era. No evidence of live rig for this specific solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/CasiopeaBand/comments/w7cd0v/what_pedalseffects_do_you_think_were_used_to_get/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/7jryvd/discussion_whatre_your_favorite_jazz_fusion/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/CasiopeaBand/comments/1ey30pr/best_casiopea_guitar_solo/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/midnight-rendezvous--casiopea--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "My Curse",
  "artist": "Killswitch Engage",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'My Curse' (2006). Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel both used Gibson Les Pauls with EMG active pickups into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers. Pedal chain confirmed for studio use. No evidence of live gear or alternate amp for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/killswitch-engage-ironhearts-redemption-and-big-digits",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/QuadCortex/comments/12xget5/killswitch_engage_tone_preset/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/my-curse--killswitch-engage--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Спокойная ночь",
  "artist": "Kino",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203",
   "guitar": "Yamaha SG2000",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1989 album version. Guitar and amp confirmed for era and band, but not explicitly for this song's solo. No evidence of alternate gear for solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/yuri-kasparyan",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/KinoBand/comments/1gf44kn/hi_gang_how_could_i_make_my_amplifier_sound_like/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/spokoynaya-noch--kino--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Santa Monica",
  "artist": "Everclear",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1995. Gear inferred from Equipboard and genre/era context. No direct source for solo-specific pedal use or alternate guitar for solo. No evidence of alternate amp or guitar for solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/everclear"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/santa-monica--everclear--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Flying Whales",
  "artist": "Gojira",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III (red channel, no boost)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1980s-2000s, as used by Joe Duplantier on From Mars to Sirius)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, From Mars to Sirius (2005). Gear confirmed for album era; riff section uses high-gain amp channel with no pedal boost. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/gojira/comments/d4q86w/what_makes_the_gojira_slide_or_the_whale_raking/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/gojira-from-mars-to-sirius"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/flying-whales--gojira--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Waterloo Sunset",
  "artist": "The Kinks",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (blackface era)",
   "guitar": "Guild Starfire III",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1967. Guitarist: Dave Davies. Gear confirmed for era and typical for The Kinks' studio work on 'Waterloo Sunset' riff. No evidence of pedals or additional effects beyond amp reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/the-kinks-ray-davies-acoustic-style",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/gear-used-on-the-kinks-are-the-village-green.1402460/",
   "https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/famous-semi-hollowbody-players/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/waterloo-sunset--the-kinks--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Circus Envy (Remastered)",
  "artist": "R.E.M.",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994 (Monster album sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars/amps for this riff. Gear inferred from R.E.M. studio practices and genre/era. No evidence of live rig or alternate setups for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-drive-r-e-m",
   "https://www.harmonycentral.com/forums/topic/1683694-rem-monster"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/circus-envy-remastered--r-e-m--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Summer Of '69",
  "artist": "Bryan Adams",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (paired with Marshall 4x12, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "1960 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Summer Of '69' (1984, Reckless album). Bryan Adams used his 1960 Fender Stratocaster for the main riff, running into a Vox AC30 and a Marshall 4x12 cabinet, sometimes split via a Pete Cornish rig. Effects included a Pete Cornish Treble Booster or Ibanez Tube Screamer depending on the track. All info is for the original studio recording, not live or later performances."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bryan-adams-discusses-new-wembley-live-1996-dvd-gear-mutt-lange",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/bryan-adams-summer-of-69-gibson-les-paul",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/bryan-adams-i-realized-i-had-made-it-when-i-could-pay-my-rent-for-more-than-a-month-without-relying-on-anyone",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/1bxagkj/bryan_adams_summer_of_69/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/summer-of-69--bryan-adams--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Peace Sells",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely unmodded, possibly boosted)",
   "guitar": "Jackson Randy Rhoads Custom (Chris Poland's main guitar for Peace Sells era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1986. Chris Poland played the solos on the Peace Sells album. Amp was likely a Marshall JCM800 2203, possibly with a boost pedal or preamp, but no explicit pedal model confirmed for the solo. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.44000000000000006,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/1f3orum/peace_sells_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarTone/comments/1qo7upc/chris_poland_lead_guitar_tone_peace_sells/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/82918n/megadeth_guitar_amps_peace_sells/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1271984",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1850748"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/peace-sells--megadeth--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Thank You for the Venom (2025 Mix)",
  "artist": "My Chemical Romance",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2024/2025 remix of original 2004 session; gear inferred from era, interviews, and tone-matching sources. No direct studio documentation for the solo, but all sources agree on Les Paul + Marshall stack for Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://tonesmatch.com/tones/thank-you-for-the-venom-my-chemical-romance-riff-distorted-13778",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-chemical-romance"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/thank-you-for-the-venom-2025-mix--my-chemical-romance--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "End of Beginning",
  "artist": "Djo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown studio amp (likely direct input or clean amp, no evidence of specific model)",
   "guitar": "Martin 000-10E",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2022. No evidence of electric guitar or classic amp/cab used for the riff section; all available sources and covers point to acoustic-electric guitar for the main riff. No pedalboard or amp specifics confirmed for the studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo pickup (acoustic-electric, only option on Martin 000-10E)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/martin-000-10e",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/DjoMusic/comments/1qt77tp/an_easy_end_of_beginning_solo_guitar_arrangement/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/end-of-beginning--djo--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lullaby of a Deadman",
  "artist": "Kevin Sherwood, Corey Redgrift & Elena Siegman",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Demeter Amplification VTMP 2b preamp (studio recording, likely into power amp/cabinet or digital interface)",
   "guitar": "Halo Custom Guitars Octavia",
   "notes": "Studio recording for Call of Duty: World at War Zombies soundtrack, released 2008. Guitar and amp models inferred from Equipboard and genre/era. No direct evidence of pedals or additional rack gear for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.7520000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kevin-sherwood",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2nTh-cdHyw",
   "https://www.tiktok.com/@roccoblackness/video/7498056338451402006"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lullaby-of-a-deadman--kevin-sherwood-corey-redgrift-elena-siegman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "*Sobs Quietly*",
  "artist": "Mom Jeans.",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, as this is a common amp for the genre and era; no direct source confirmation for this song's studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, based on era and genre conventions for Mom Jeans.)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2016-2017. No direct evidence for exact guitar/amp model for the *Sobs Quietly* riff section. Gear is inferred based on genre, era, and band conventions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for this specific riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eric-butler"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sobs-quietly--mom-jeans--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Flick of the Switch",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Bass 100 (model 1992, late 60s/early 70s, cranked, no master volume)",
   "guitar": "Gretsch G6131MY Malcolm Young Signature (original '63 Jet Firebird modded, bridge pickup only, neck/middle removed)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1983; rhythm guitar for riff section. Malcolm Young's stripped Gretsch Jet Firebird with only the bridge Filter'Tron pickup, into a Marshall Super Bass 100 head and 4x12 cabinet. No pedals or effects, pure amp drive. Angus Young played lead/solos, but the main riff is Malcolm's part. No evidence of pedals or amp effects used in the studio for this section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/ac-dc",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/malcolm-young"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/flick-of-the-switch--ac-dc--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "*Sobs Quietly*",
  "artist": "Mom Jeans.",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (most commonly used by Eric Butler in this era, based on live pedalboard photos and genre conventions)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, but Telecaster shape is visible in live photos from the era)",
   "notes": "No direct studio documentation for 'Sobs Quietly' recording session; gear inferred from live pedalboard photos and genre/era. Settings estimated for studio recording, 2016-2017 album era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Telecaster bridge single-coil, for bright and cutting clean tone)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eric-butler"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sobs-quietly--mom-jeans--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ball and Biscuit",
  "artist": "The White Stripes",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Silvertone 1485 tube head with 6x10 Silvertone speaker cab",
   "guitar": "1964 JB Hutto Res-O-Glass Airline",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Elephant album sessions). All gear confirmed for studio use on 'Ball and Biscuit' riff section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/guitars-used-in-the-50-best-guitar-solos",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jack-white",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/14kgz60/question_humbuckerfit_single_coils/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/six-masters-of-the-whammy",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/hvbku/creating_a_real_garage_rockstyle_tone_in_my_guitar/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ball-and-biscuit--the-white-stripes--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sunshine",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "Grunge / funk metal",
  "era": "1990s (1990)",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg SVT2 (live/studio era) — exact model for 'Sunshine' unknown",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mike Starr used Washburn B‑70RS and Kramer Ferrington acoustic bass during the Facelift era; live rig included Ampeg SVT2 heads and Tech21 SansAmp DI ([equipboard.com](https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-facelift?utm_source=openai))"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-facelift",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/191quvr",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/fv1nz0",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunshine_%28Alice_in_Chains_song%29",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Inez",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/alice-in-chains-sunshine-bass-tab-s25054"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sunshine--alice-in-chains--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "One More Song (Imposter Syndrome)",
  "artist": "Heart Attack Man",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no explicit source for amp model on this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023 (album release year). No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on this track. Effects chain inferred from genre and audible effects."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (inferred for main riff punch and clarity)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/dead-cross-reconvenes"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one-more-song-imposter-syndrome--heart-attack-man--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Freak Scene (Live, Brixton Academy, London, 8 October 1994)",
  "artist": "Dinosaur Jr.",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (early 1970s Silverface, possibly with blackface mod)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster (likely 1960s or early 1970s, as used by J Mascis live in the 1990s)",
   "notes": "Live performance at Brixton Academy, London, 8 October 1994. Gear confirmed for live use in this era; solo section. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song/section. Pedalboard use confirmed. Settings estimated based on typical J Mascis live rig and genre/era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/gear-rundown-j-mascis/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/j-mascis?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://www.gearnews.com/sound-like-j-mascis-dinosaur-jr-mr-big-muff/",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/rig-tour-dinosaur-jrs-j-mascis",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEZQrDDLzoA"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/freak-scene-live-brixton-academy-london-8-october--dinosaur-jr--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "How Far Does A Goodbye Go",
  "artist": "Jason Aldean",
  "genre": "country",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III 50-watt head into 4x12 cabinet (studio/live standard for Aldean's lead guitarist Kurt Allison in this era)",
   "guitar": "PRS Singlecut (likely PRS S2 Singlecut or PRS SE 245, as per Aldean band soloist Kurt Allison's studio/live rig for this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023 (from 'Highway Desperado' album). Gear confirmed for Aldean's band lead guitarist Kurt Allison for both studio and live, but specific pedal/amp settings for this song's solo not directly cited. PRS Singlecut and EVH 5150 III are the most likely chain for the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "eq",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/rig-rundown-jason-aldean-band",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/jason-aldeans-gear"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/how-far-does-a-goodbye-go--jason-aldean--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hells Bells",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Late-’70s Marshall 2203 JMP 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet loaded with Celestion G12M greenback speakers",
   "guitar": "1970 Gibson SG Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1980. Used for the riff section of 'Hells Bells' on the Back in Black album. No pedals except Schaffer-Vega Diversity Wireless system (used as a wireless and boost/compression unit)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost",
   "compression"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/the-secrets-behind-angus-youngs-guitar-tone-on-acdcs-hells-bells",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1650262",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/ac-dc-back-in-black"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hells-bells--ac-dc--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gans Media Retro Games",
  "artist": "Hot Mulligan",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown tube amp (model not specified in sources)",
   "guitar": "Reverend Chris Freeman Signature Guitar",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023 (album release year). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and video evidence for Chris Freeman, who plays main riffs. Amp model not confirmed in any source; likely a tube amp based on genre and forum discussion. Pickup selection and use of bass contour knob noted for 'twinkly parts.'"
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "chorus",
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Railhammer Nuevo 90), bass contour engaged for clarity",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/chris-freeman",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/hot-mulligan",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hotmulliganband/comments/19977ti/hot_mulligan_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Emo/comments/obg5my/struggling_to_find_a_tone_similar_to_hot_mulligan/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gans-media-retro-games--hot-mulligan--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Battery",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording, 1985-1986)",
   "guitar": "ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (custom Explorer-style, 1984-1986)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Master of Puppets' (1985-1986). James Hetfield used his white ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' loaded with EMG 81 in the bridge, into a Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ head. No evidence of pedals or effects for the main riff rhythm tone; distortion is from the amp. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp model. No evidence of live/touring gear or modern amps for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-hetfield"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/battery--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Wondering Why",
  "artist": "The Red Clay Strays",
  "genre": "country",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Victory Amps MKX Lunchbox Head",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model not specified, but confirmed as American-made 6-string in rig rundown for this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023 (album 'Made by These Moments', produced by Dave Cobb). Gear confirmed for this era and band, but not explicitly tied to the exact recording session for 'Wondering Why' riff. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for the studio session found; pedalboard details are from live rig rundowns in 2023."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-red-clay-strays",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/lessons/country/mixolydian-country-guitar",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/lessons/country/nashville-studio-tricks"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wondering-why--the-red-clay-strays--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "With You",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 8.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "PRS Standard 24",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2000 (Hybrid Theory era); Brad Delson used PRS Standard 24 into Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for heavy rhythm tracks. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific song section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=555108",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/brad-delson",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/7afp2c/discussion_what_is_brad_delsons_linkin_park_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/with-you--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sir This Is A Cutthroat Fashion",
  "artist": "Her Words Kill",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (exact model not found)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (exact model not found)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence of specific guitar, pickups, or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Sir This Is A Cutthroat Fashion' by Her Words Kill. No official rig rundown, interviews, or studio notes found. No live footage or photos available. All gear information is estimated based on genre, era, and typical gear for post-hardcore/metalcore bands of the 2000s. Studio recording, circa 2007-2008."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely humbucker, but not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/PostHardcore/comments/18xheib/her_words_kill/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sir-this-is-a-cutthroat-fashion--her-words-kill--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "All Along the Watchtower",
  "artist": "The Jimi Hendrix Experience",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Dual Showman (Silverface, 100-watt, with JBL D130 speakers)",
   "guitar": "1968 Fender Stratocaster (Olympic White, maple neck, right-handed, strung lefty, used for rhythm/riff section)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1968. Jimi Hendrix used a Stratocaster for the main riff/rhythm sections of 'All Along the Watchtower.' The amp was a Fender Dual Showman, as confirmed by studio documentation and multiple gear sources. The Flying V was used for the solo, not the riff. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Stratocaster, for main riff/rhythm section)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jimi_hendrix",
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/guitars-used-in-the-50-best-guitar-solos",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/guitarist/getting-the-jimi-hendrix-tone-256571"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/all-along-the-watchtower--the-jimi-hendrix-experience--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Спокойная ночь",
  "artist": "Kino",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most commonly associated with Kino's studio sound in the late 1980s, but not confirmed for this specific track)",
   "guitar": "Yamaha SG200 (assumed based on era and known Kino studio photos, but not confirmed for this exact track)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1988, 'Gruppa Krovi' album sessions. No direct source confirms the exact guitar/amp for this riff, but Yamaha SG200 and Roland JC-120 are most plausible based on era and band history."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/KinoBand/comments/1kcfq55/i_need_spokoynaya_nochs_guitar_tone_asap/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/114hd8j/i_need_help_finding_a_kino_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/spokoynaya-noch--kino--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Psychosocial (Live)",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII (rackmounted, live)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster",
   "notes": "Live performance rig, as used by Jim Root for Slipknot's 'Psychosocial' riff section. Year: 2010s-present. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; distortion from amp. Settings from live-focused sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Slipknot_-_Psychosocial",
   "https://guitarfxdepot.com/rigs/jim-root-slipknot-guitar-rig/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Slipknot/comments/1e9628u/does_anyone_know_what_mick_and_jim_were_using_for/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/psychosocial-live--slipknot--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Freezing Moon",
  "artist": "Mayhem",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (1976-77, with master volume mod) into Marshall 1960BX 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12M Blackback speakers)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (sunburst, late 1970s/early 1980s, as seen in studio photos)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas' (1992-1993); settings estimated based on typical black metal/Marshall JMP usage and lack of explicit numeric values in sources. Pedal chain confirmed by Equipboard and photo evidence. No evidence of live-specific gear for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/euronymous",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/a-guitarists-guide-to-black-metal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/freezing-moon--mayhem--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "115 (Remastered)",
  "artist": "Kevin Sherwood & Elena Siegman",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely high-gain tube amp, possibly Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier or Peavey 5150/6505, but not confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely mid-2000s superstrat or Les Paul-style, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used in the studio for the riff section of '115 (Remastered)'. All gear details are inferred from genre, era, and audible tone. Studio recording, released 2010s (Remastered version)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ifyoulikeblank/comments/18rr502/iil115_by_elena_siegman_kevin_sherwood_what_are/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/115-remastered--kevin-sherwood-elena-siegman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Deck Wine",
  "artist": "Marietta",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown solid-state or tube combo amp (likely Fender, Peavey, or similar clean amp common in DIY/emo recordings, but no direct evidence)",
   "guitar": "Unknown Fender-style solidbody (likely Squier or Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster, based on genre/era/scene)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model for 'Deck Wine' riff section. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. Settings and gear inferred from genre, era, and typical Midwest emo recording practices. Studio recording, 2013 (from album release date)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup or Position 4 (neck + middle) for glassy cleans (estimated based on tone and genre)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Emo/comments/17e4wgh/mariettas_summer_death_turns_10/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/deck-wine--marietta--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cambaz",
  "artist": "mor ve ötesi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 TSL 100 Triple Super Lead 3-Channel 100-Watt Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "PRS S2 Singlecut",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2004. Gear confirmed for the album 'Dünya Yalan Söylüyor' era, which includes 'Cambaz'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. No pedalboard photo from the studio, but live and era-consistent sources confirm this setup."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "phaser"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kerem-ozyegen",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/mor-ve-otesi-dunya-yalan-soyluyor"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cambaz--mor-ve-otesi--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Teenage Dirtbag",
  "artist": "Wheatus",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "SansAmp PSA-1 (rackmount preamp, direct to board)",
   "guitar": "Ovation Celebrity Electro-Acoustic (likely CC257 or similar, as used by Brendan B. Brown in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2000. Main riff section. Confirmed use of Ovation electro-acoustic and SansAmp PSA-1 for the signature 'dirty acoustic' tone. No evidence of traditional guitar amp or additional pedals in the studio for this part."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo under-saddle pickup (Ovation electro-acoustic, only option)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1mwgrby/looking_to_achieve_the_teenage_dirtbag_clean_and/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/wheatus/comments/1cgwbg3/teenage_dirtbag_distortion/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/teenage-dirtbag--wheatus--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Santa Monica",
  "artist": "Everclear",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson 1960 Les Paul Standard Reissue",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1995. Gear confirmed for era and band by Equipboard. No explicit pedalboard or alternate amp evidence for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/everclear",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/mffos7/everclear_santa_monica_post_grunge_perhaps_the/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/santa-monica--everclear--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Safari Song",
  "artist": "Greta Van Fleet",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall DSL100H (studio version likely Marshall Astoria Custom CME Limited Edition 30W also used on album)",
   "guitar": "1961 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Safari Song' (2017, From The Fires EP). Jake Kiszka is confirmed to use a 1961 Gibson Les Paul SG Standard with PAF humbuckers. Marshall DSL100H is seen in use, but interviews confirm Marshall Astoria Custom CME and Vox AC30 were also used on the album. For the riff, evidence points to Marshall DSL or Astoria. Minimal pedals, focus on amp gain. Holy Grail Nano reverb pedal used for reverb as amps lack built-in reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jake_kiszka",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/greta-expectations-greta-van-fleet-guitarist-jake-kiszka-talks-new-album-anthem-of-the-peaceful-army",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-greatest-guitar-albums-of-the-2010s",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/greta-van-fleet-sounds-like-freedom"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/safari-song--greta-van-fleet--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Falling Away from Me",
  "artist": "Korn",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 Mk I/II (studio), Diezel Herbert (possible layering)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez K7 (Apex) 7-string",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1999 (Issues album). Guitar is the Ibanez K7 (Apex) with DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups. Peavey 5150 Mk I/II was primary amp for rhythm/riff sections, with some layering possibly from Diezel Herbert. No evidence of live rig or other amps for this specific recording. Pickup selector likely bridge for main riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/korn_james_shaffer_about_the_bands_music_and_his_own_contribution_to_it.html",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-korn-634777",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/korn-munky-head-requiem",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/korns-head-and-munky-on-coping-with-tragedy-through-7-strings"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/falling-away-from-me--korn--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Wherever I May Roam",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Black Album clean tones)",
   "guitar": "ESP MX220 'Eet Fuk' (James Hetfield's main guitar for the Black Album sessions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991. Clean sections tracked with James Hetfield's ESP MX220 and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+. No evidence of additional pedals for clean tone. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Black Album studio practices."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (EMG 60), for warmer and rounder clean tone",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/electricguitar/comments/1j4j4yx/what_pedals_were_used_for_wherever_i_may_roam_by/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/james-hetfield-live-rig-pictures-and-settings-1984-1993.1990933/page-3",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/rrsqo8/metallica_amppedals_settings_to_get_there/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wherever-i-may-roam--metallica--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Stay Away",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Fish Preamp into power amp (likely VHT or Marshall), possibly layered with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "G&L Rampage",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993-1994 (for 'Jar of Flies'). Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used the G&L Rampage with a Duncan JB bridge pickup and Bogner Fish preamp for Alice In Chains' 90s studio work. Some sources mention layering with Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=410870",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jerry-cantrell",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/plgh2t/gear_on_the_albums"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-stay-away--alice-in-chains--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Teenage Dirtbag",
  "artist": "Wheatus",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "SansAmp PSA-1 (used as preamp/amp simulator direct to board for studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (exact year/model unknown, likely late 90s/early 2000s USA Standard or similar)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, year 2000. No evidence of traditional guitar amp used for clean section; SansAmp PSA-1 was used for both clean and distorted tones on the original recording. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the clean riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/wheatus/comments/1cgwbg3/teenage_dirtbag_distortion/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/teenage-dirtbag--wheatus--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Well",
  "artist": "Marcus King",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1965 Fender Super Reverb (modded with Weber Blue Back speakers)",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-345 (vintage, likely 1960s, semi-hollow, stereo wiring, stop tailpiece)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'The Well' (from 2020's 'El Dorado'), produced by Dan Auerbach. Marcus King is confirmed to use his ES-345 and Super Reverb for core riff tones in the studio. Tube Screamer is always on as a master volume/boost. Settings are for studio, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (occasionally middle position for added clarity)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://jam.buzz/extra/marcus-king-tone-sound-guitar-gear-guide/",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/rig-tour-marcus-king",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/marcus-kings-old-soul"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-well--marcus-king--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Black No. 1",
  "artist": "Type O Negative",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg SVT (likely SVT Classic, 1970s-80s era, studio use)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993 album 'Bloody Kisses', clean section of 'Black No. 1'. Peter Steele is known for using a green Fender Precision Bass and Ampeg SVT amps in the studio during this era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "100% neck (Precision split-coil only)",
  "confidence": 0.8400000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/peter-steele",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/typeonegative/comments/1251rvn/bass_tone_and_tuning/",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qM_FzPZjM8"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/black-no-1--type-o-negative--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "All Too Well",
  "artist": "Taylor Swift",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod (exact model not specified, likely Hot Rod Deluxe or DeVille)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, single-coil bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2012 (Red album). Gear inferred from genre, era, and direct source mention of 'Fender Hot Rod' and 'bridge single-coil'. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-all-too-well-10-minute-version-taylor-swift"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/all-too-well--taylor-swift--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Drain You (Live At Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA., December 28, 1991)",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp + Crown Power Base 2 power amp into Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Mustang (early 1970s, likely 1973 Competition Blue, modified with Seymour Duncan JB humbucker in bridge)",
   "notes": "Live performance, December 28, 1991, Del Mar Fairgrounds, CA. Guitar is a Mustang with bridge humbucker. Amp is Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp with Crown power amp and Marshall 4x12 cab. Pedals include Boss DS-1 Distortion. No chorus or modulation used in riff section; chorus pedal only used in bridge."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb (amp, minimal)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-drain-you-nirvana/",
   "https://musicteacher.com/resources/kurt-cobain-guitar-rig-1991",
   "https://www.livenirvana.com/equipment/kurt.php"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/drain-you-live-at-del-mar-fairgrounds-ca-december--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Come As You Are",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp (studio recording, Nevermind era, 1991)",
   "guitar": "Fender Mustang (early 1970s, likely Japanese reissue, as used on Nevermind sessions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind sessions. Guitar: Fender Mustang with stock single-coil pickups, neck position. Amp: Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Amp, into Marshall 4x12 cabinet. Effects: Electro-Harmonix Small Clone chorus pedal always on for clean sections. No amp reverb or delay. Settings are for clean, chorus-laden solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-come-as-you-are-nirvana",
   "https://briansguitars.com/blogs/news/how-to-get-kurt-cobain-guitar-tone-settings",
   "https://musicteacher.com/resources/kurt-cobain-guitar-rig-1991",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/u001k2/how_do_i_play_come_as_you_are_like_the_album"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/come-as-you-are--nirvana--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Coming Undone",
  "artist": "Korn",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Ibanez K7 (Head or Munky signature 7-string)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2005-2006 for 'See You on the Other Side'. Korn's main riff tones in this era were tracked with Ibanez K7 7-strings and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifiers. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "modulation",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/korn/coming-undone-tabs-432247",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-munky-shaffer"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/coming-undone--korn--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cold",
  "artist": "Crossfade",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, ENGL Powerball, or Line 6 Vetta II (forum speculation, not confirmed for 'Cold' solo recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely a dual-humbucker solidbody, possibly PRS or ESP/LTD, based on genre/era and band photos, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'Cold')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2004. No direct confirmation of exact guitar or amp model for the solo section. Forum sources suggest Mesa/Boogie, ENGL, and Line 6 Vetta II were used by Ed Sloan, but not tied to this specific song/solo. No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (inferred, typical for high-gain solos in this genre/era)",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/crossfade",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317569"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cold--crossfade--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Revenant",
  "artist": "Loathe & NOWHERE2RUN",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Line 6 POD HD Pro (amp modeling rack unit, as used by Erik Bickerstaffe in studio and live per 2019/2020+ sources)",
   "guitar": "Baritone guitar (exact model not specified, likely custom or extended scale, as per Erik Bickerstaffe's known use)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2024. Erik Bickerstaffe is the sole guitarist for Loathe on this track. All amp and effects are likely modeled within the Line 6 POD HD Pro. Baritone guitar used for ultra-low tuning and heavy riffing. No evidence of analog pedals in the main riff section; all effects likely programmed in the POD or DAW."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/loathe-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/loathe"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/revenant--loathe-nowhere2run--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Billie Jean",
  "artist": "Michael Jackson",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "Yamaha SG2000",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982; the solo on 'Billie Jean' was played by David Williams using a Yamaha SG2000 into a Roland JC-120. No evidence of additional pedals for the solo; chorus effect is from the amp. No evidence of live variation for the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.48000000000000004,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1329498"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/billie-jean--michael-jackson--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Save Yourself, I'll Hold Them Back",
  "artist": "My Chemical Romance",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 4x12 Cabinet with high-gain head (likely Marshall JCM800 or JCM900, as used on Danger Days), possible layering with Orange Dual Dark 100 (Kemper profile, but not confirmed for studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul (likely Custom or Standard, as used by Ray Toro on Danger Days sessions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2010 (Danger Days era). Gear based on known studio use for Danger Days and Premier Guitar rig rundown. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this song's studio recording; live rig includes additional amps and pedals but not confirmed for this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "distortion",
   "eq",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-chemical-romance?rebelltitem=19",
   "https://mychemicalromance.fandom.com/wiki/Save_Yourself,_I%27ll_Hold_Them_Back",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5f18AsYv-0"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/save-yourself-i-ll-hold-them-back--my-chemical-romance--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Get Down Tonight",
  "artist": "KC and the Sunshine Band",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and typical disco/funk studio use; no direct source confirmation for this song)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely early 1970s, single-coil pickups typical for era and genre)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp model for this track; inferred from genre, era, and typical disco/funk studio setups. No evidence of pedal use; tone is extremely clean and bright, likely direct or through a clean Fender amp."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (for maximum brightness and percussive attack)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/kc-and-the-sunshine-band",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/tuning-up-funk-sh-up"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/get-down-tonight--kc-and-the-sunshine-band--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Decode",
  "artist": "Paramore",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster Elite",
   "notes": "Gear is based on Josh Farro's known studio setup for the 'Riot!' and 'Decode' era (2008). No direct studio photo evidence for the exact solo section, but multiple sources confirm this amp and guitar as his main studio rig. Settings are estimated for studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/josh-farro",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/mixingmastering/comments/15cmhst/feedback_on_the_mixes_of_my_cover_of_a_paramore/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/decode--paramore--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Story to Tell",
  "artist": "Death",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Valvestate 8100",
   "guitar": "Stealth B.C. Rich Chuck Schuldiner Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1997, confirmed for 'The Sound of Perseverance' era. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Settings and gear based on era, interviews, and forum consensus for this album's rhythm tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/jv74op/question_how_can_i_get_death_band_tone_on_my_gear/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/DeathBand/comments/1jmo20u/what_are_death_amp_setting_on_humanindividual/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/story-to-tell--death--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gently",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Fender Jim Root Telecaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001 (Iowa album). Gear confirmed for Iowa era and referenced in interviews and rig rundowns. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Slipknot studio setup. No direct studio knob settings found for this song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (EMG 81)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-slipknot-638502",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/lesson-how-play-30-years-rock-and-metal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gently--slipknot--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Till It Shines",
  "artist": "Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, typical for Seger studio recordings in late 1970s)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model, as used by Silver Bullet Band guitarists in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978. No direct evidence for specific gear on this song, but period-correct interviews and live photos indicate Les Paul into Fender Twin was standard for Silver Bullet Band rhythm/riff work in this era. No evidence of pedal use for riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.5,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z15BzJgo1do",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/bob-seger-the-silver-bullet-band/till-it-shines-chords-1727628"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/till-it-shines--bob-seger-the-silver-bullet-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Head in the Ceiling Fan",
  "artist": "Title Fight",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2204",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Head in the Ceiling Fan' (2012, Floral Green album). Jamie Rhoden is seen using a Gibson Les Paul Custom and Marshall JCM800 2204 in this era. No explicit evidence of live vs. studio differences for this song's solo section, but studio context is assumed."
  },
  "effects": [
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jamie-rhoden",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/title-fight-floral-green",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/titlefight/comments/16kziki/title_fight_guitar_tone/?tl=sr"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/head-in-the-ceiling-fan--title-fight--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rape Me",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp into Crown Power Base 2 Poweramp",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster Left Handed (white, rosewood fretboard, Seymour Duncan Hot Rail in bridge)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Rape Me' (In Utero, 1993). Guitar is the so-called 'Lithium Stratocaster', used in the studio and confirmed for this era. Amp setup is the Mesa Boogie Studio Preamp with Crown Power Base 2, as used by Cobain from 1992-1994. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Seymour Duncan Hot Rail)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/dod-fx69-grunge"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rape-me--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Highway Tune",
  "artist": "Greta Van Fleet",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP (likely 1970s model, as used by Jake Kiszka in this era)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2017. Gear confirmed for Highway Tune era by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedalboard is minimal, used mainly for boost."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/gretavanfleet/comments/ah0rrq/whats_the_jakes_configuration_to_play_highway_tune/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/greta-van-fleet-2021"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/highway-tune--greta-van-fleet--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Everytime I Die",
  "artist": "Children of Bodom",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Lee Jackson Perfect Connection GP-1000 preamp into Marshall JCM800 power amp (studio recording era, pre-Marshall JVM410H)",
   "guitar": "ESP Alexi Laiho Signature (likely ESP Alexi-600 or custom shop, as used in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Everytime I Die' (2003, 'Hate Crew Deathroll' album). Used Lee Jackson GP-1000 preamp into Marshall power amp with Marshall 1960 cabs. Guitar is ESP Alexi Laiho signature with EMG HZ H4 passive pickup. No reverb used, chorus sometimes used for solos. Settings and effects are for studio, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/alexi-laiho-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0zseMeIQsA"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/everytime-i-die--children-of-bodom--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "505",
  "artist": "Arctic Monkeys",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Selmer Zodiac (crocodile-skin) and/or 1960s Magnatone (studio recording, Favourite Worst Nightmare era)",
   "guitar": "Fender Bronco",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006-2007. Alex Turner primarily used his Fender Bronco through a Selmer Zodiac and/or 1960s Magnatone amp for the Favourite Worst Nightmare album. Vox AC30 was also used live, but studio sources confirm the Selmer/Magnatone pairing for this era and album. Settings estimated due to lack of explicit numbers in sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/arctic-monkeys-favourite-worst-nightmare-standard-version",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/alex-turner-arctic-monkeys",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/s7hq4h/question_help_with_505_arctic_monkeys_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/arcticmonkeys/comments/fjljer/how_do_i_get_my_guitar_to_sound_like_505/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/arcticmonkeys/comments/gu6eih/505_guitar_outro_how_do_i_get_that_sound_besides/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/505--arctic-monkeys--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hunger Strike",
  "artist": "Temple of the Dog",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark III (likely, based on forum consensus and era)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster '62 Reissue",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990/1991. Mike McCready played the main riff using a '62 reissue Strat in position 4 (neck + middle). Amp is not confirmed in interviews, but multiple sources and era suggest Mesa/Boogie Mark III. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/mike-mccready-pearl-jam-15-tracks",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-clean-tone-from-hunger-strike-by-temple-of-the-dog.2726079/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hunger-strike--temple-of-the-dog--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Way You'd Love Her",
  "artist": "Mac DeMarco",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (mid-to-late 1970s, master volume model)",
   "guitar": "Fender Squier Stratocaster (likely Japanese-made, 1970s style, as used by Mac DeMarco on studio recordings in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2015. Mac DeMarco is known for using a Japanese Squier Stratocaster and a 1970s Fender Twin Reverb with master volume for his signature tones. No evidence of pedals used in the studio for this song; amp reverb is a key part of the sound. Mac is vocal about rarely using pedals in the studio and relying on amp reverb and tape saturation. No evidence of chorus or other modulation effects on the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/macdemarco/comments/17bhgep/early_mac_and_his_twin_reverb_and_pedal_usage/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/mac-demarco-thinks-pedals-are-crap.2494104/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-way-you-d-love-her--mac-demarco--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sobredosis de T.V.",
  "artist": "Soda Stereo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland Jazz Chorus-120 (JC-120) (most commonly used by Cerati in studio and live in mid-1980s, especially for clean/modulated tones)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s-early 1980s, as used by Gustavo Cerati in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1985-1986. No explicit photo or interview evidence for this exact song, but all available era sources and live videos from 1986-87 show Cerati using a Stratocaster into a Roland JC-120 for the classic Soda Stereo clean/modulated sound. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Stratocaster, for bright and cutting riff tone)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/soda-stereo-sep7imo-dia",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/soda-stereo-ruido-blanco-remastered"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sobredosis-de-t-v--soda-stereo--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)",
  "artist": "Marilyn Manson",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 (typical for Manson/John 5 in late 1990s studio, no direct citation but consistent with era and genre)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (likely Nash T63 or similar, as used by John 5 in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1995-1996, solo section. Guitar is a Telecaster with a bridge humbucker, amp is likely a Marshall JCM900 or similar high-gain head. Effects chain includes wah and delay, both clearly audible in the solo. No evidence of modulation or reverb pedals in the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/need-to-nail-that-solo-tone-mansons-sweet-dreams-cover.1115776/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/prxp1e/looking_for_a_john_5_lead_marilyn_manson_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jeordie-white?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalmusicians/comments/7x6okv/how_do_you_get_the_guitar_tone_in_mansons_hit/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/3c4qq8/do_you_guys_know_how_this_guitarist_gets_his_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-dreams-are-made-of-this--marilyn-manson--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Outside",
  "artist": "Staind",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4 100W Tube Guitar Head",
   "guitar": "PRS Mike Mushok Signature SE Baritone",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001. Gear confirmed for Mike Mushok on 'Break the Cycle' era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Outside'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/staind",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Staind/comments/1j3j9k9/staind_tuning/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/outside--staind--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Knockin' On Heaven's Door",
  "artist": "Bob Dylan",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 3,
   "presence": 2.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "None (recorded mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used)",
   "guitar": "Martin D-28 Acoustic",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1973. The original recording of 'Knockin' On Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan is an acoustic-driven track with no electric guitar or amp used in the riff section. No pedals or effects are present; the guitar is mic'd in the studio."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "N/A (acoustic guitar, no pickup)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1i596wn/knockin_on_heavens_door_beginner_chord/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitars/comments/1m45dzt/i_just_got_a_guitar_i_need_some_help/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/knockin-on-heaven-s-door--bob-dylan--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kryzysowa narzeczona",
  "artist": "Lady Pank",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC-30 Custom Classic",
   "guitar": "1978 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982 (LP1 album). Gear confirmed for LP1 era and used by Jan Borysewicz. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. Effects pedals confirmed for studio use."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/lady-pank",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/lady-pank-lp1"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kryzysowa-narzeczona--lady-pank--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "No More Tears",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 8,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 with Celestion G12T-75 speakers",
   "guitar": "1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991. Used bridge pickup. Effects chain included Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive and Boss CH-1 Super Chorus. Delay at end of solo added in mixing, not from pedalboard. Wah and Rotovibe not used on this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "chorus",
   "reverb (amp)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-zakk-wyldes-guitar-tone-on-ozzy-osbournes-no-more-tears",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/5-soloing-lessons-you-can-learn-from-zakk-wylde",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/zakk-wylde-on-the-grammy-winning-ozzy-osbourne-song-that-started-out-as-a-joke"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/no-more-tears--ozzy-osbourne--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "High Hopes",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head into WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cab",
   "guitar": "Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster (Black Strat, fitted with EMG SA pickups, used for slide on 'High Hopes' solo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993, Olympic Studios for The Division Bell. Slide guitar solo. Gear confirmed by Equipboard and Gilmourish. Not live/tour rig."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "phaser",
   "flanger",
   "tremolo",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (EMG SA, for smooth slide tone)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-the-division-bell",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/n71x8a/high_hopes_solo/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/high-hopes--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Homicidal Retribution",
  "artist": "Dying Fetus",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III 100-Watt Tube Head",
   "guitar": "ESP E-II M-II Neck Thru BLK",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2007 (War of Attrition album). Gear confirmed for Dying Fetus studio use in this era; no evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the studio chain except for possible noise gate/boost."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/dying-fetus"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/homicidal-retribution--dying-fetus--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Don't Look Back in Anger (Remastered)",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (1963 model, non-Top Boost, as cited for studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1996-1997 Japanese or Mexican Standard, as used by Noel Gallagher in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1995-1996 for (What's the Story) Morning Glory?; specific to riff section; not live/tour gear."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 2 (bridge + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/noel-gallagher-oasis-era-tone-and-gear-guide.2232800/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/don-t-look-back-in-anger-remastered--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kimdracula",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 (original block letter, high-gain tube head, likely with matching 4x12 cab)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter signature 7-string, likely baritone scale, mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006 (Saturday Night Wrist album). Stephen Carpenter is known to use the ESP Stef B-7 with EMG 81-7 pickups and Peavey 5150 for heavy rhythm tones in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "spring_reverb (amp)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/deftones/comments/17df92z/deftones_chi_cheng_bass_all_song_tunings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kimdracula--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Peace Sells",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Celestion speakers, likely DeCuir cab per era sources)",
   "guitar": "Jackson King V (likely custom, early prototype or production, used by Dave Mustaine on Peace Sells recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1986. Gear confirmed for studio use on Peace Sells album. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; amp-based high-gain tone. No time-based or modulation effects in riff. Pickup and amp model confirmed by multiple sources. No effects loop or post-processing effects in rhythm/riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1850748",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1768692",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-mustaine",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/1f3orum/peace_sells_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/peace-sells--megadeth--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Night Terror",
  "artist": "Dream Theater",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature Head",
   "guitar": "Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci Majesty 7",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2024, as used on Dream Theater's 'Night Terror' from the 'Dream Theater' (2024) album. Petrucci is known to use his signature Majesty 7-string and JP-2C amp for recent Dream Theater recordings. No evidence of live-specific gear or alternate guitars for this solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "modulation",
   "delay",
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/features/artist-features/john-petrucci-still-living-the-dream",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/mesa-boogie-jp-2c-john-petrucci-signature-60-100-watt-limited-edition-tube-head",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/in-pictures-36-pro-guitarist-pedalboards-630194"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/night-terror--dream-theater--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rooster",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Ecstasy (primary studio amp for Dirt-era solos, as per multiple sources)",
   "guitar": "G&L Rampage (Jerry Cantrell's main guitar on Dirt album, likely used for Rooster solo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992. Jerry Cantrell is known to use the G&L Rampage with a single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker for most of Dirt, but for solos and moodier passages (like Rooster solo), sources indicate he switches to neck pickup. Bogner Ecstasy was a primary amp for solos on Dirt. Mesa/Boogie and Soldano amps were also used in the era, but Bogner is most cited for lead tones."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/dirt-alice-in-chains-amp-settings",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/plgh2t/gear_on_the_albums",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AliceInChains/comments/t55ia3/does_anyone_know_what_pedals_jerry_cantrell_uses"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rooster--alice-in-chains--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In My Dreams",
  "artist": "Dokken",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (100W, likely modded, 1980s)",
   "guitar": "ESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, custom shop, 1985-86 era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'In My Dreams' (1985/1986), Under Lock and Key album. George Lynch is known to have used his ESP Kamikaze with a Duncan Screamin' Demon and a Marshall JCM800 for Dokken's mid-80s recordings. No direct source confirms pedals for this specific riff, but period-correct interviews and audio evidence suggest a Tube Screamer-type boost was likely used. No evidence of chorus, delay, or flanger on the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/4ts2d9/question_dokken_in_my_dreams_tone_help/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eruption",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/interview-george-lynch"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-my-dreams--dokken--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Epitaph",
  "artist": "Necrophagist",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "ENGL E645 Powerball II Head",
   "guitar": "Ibanez RG1527M Prestige",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Epitaph' album (2004). Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the riff section; amp distortion used."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/necrophagist",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1050656",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/muhammed-suicmez"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/epitaph--necrophagist--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cuntcrusher",
  "artist": "Infant Annihilator",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hughes & Kettner Matrix 100 Head",
   "guitar": "Schecter Omen-7",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Cuntcrusher' riff section, from the 2016 album 'The Elysian Grandeval Galèriarch'. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section. No confirmed pedals or outboard effects for the rhythm/riff tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/infant-annihilator-infant-annihilator-the-elysian-grandeval-galeriarch",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalguitar/comments/d5p8gs/infant_annihilator_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cuntcrusher--infant-annihilator--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Supersonic (Live at Wembley Stadium, July 2000)",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 4100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, cherry sunburst, bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Live performance at Wembley Stadium, July 2000. Gear is based on photo/video evidence and multiple sources confirming Noel Gallagher's live rig for this era. Studio recording used a WEM Dominator, but live in 2000 he used Marshall JCM900 stacks. No evidence of Vox AC30 or WEM Dominator in this live era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comments/1m9jife/jcm900_settings_for_definitely_maybe_songs/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/supersonic-live-at-wembley-stadium-july-2000--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Thank You for the Venom",
  "artist": "My Chemical Romance",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (likely, based on era and band interviews)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2004, Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge album. Gear inferred from band interviews and era; no direct studio documentation for this song's riff, but all evidence points to Les Paul Standard into Marshall DSL100 for the main heavy rhythm. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; distortion from amp."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=627862",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/my-chemical-romance-three-cheers-for-sweet-revenge"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/thank-you-for-the-venom--my-chemical-romance--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sign Of Life",
  "artist": "Motionless in White",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "ESP Ryan Sitkowski Custom Shop Eclipse Baritone",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2022 album 'Scoring the End of the World'. Ryan Sitkowski is the primary guitarist for rhythm/riff sections. Gear confirmed for studio use in this era. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; high-gain amp tone is primary."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ryan-sitkowski",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/chris-motionless",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/motionless-in-whites-ryan-sitkowski-i-once-spent-an-entire-set-trying-to-get-my-amp-to-work-and-i-missed-the-whole-show"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sign-of-life--motionless-in-white--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Won't See You Tonight, Pt. 1",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording era)",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2003-2004 model)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003; Synyster Gates used his signature Schecter with Invader pickups and a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the 'Waking the Fallen' album. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/a_simple_guide_to_avenged_sevenfold_guitar_tone-152006",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/hhrloh/i_wont_see_you_tonight_part_1_intro_solo/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-won-t-see-you-tonight-pt-1--avenged-sevenfold--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sacred The Thread",
  "artist": "Greta Van Fleet",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Sears Silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (1961, likely reissue or vintage, Jake Kiszka's 'number one')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023. Gear confirmed for Starcatcher album era. Settings from cover source; amp model confirmed via Equipboard for Starcatcher sessions. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; solo uses different setup."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/gretavanfleet/comments/15j30bw/sacred_the_thread_guitar_cover/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/greta-van-fleet-starcatcher"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sacred-the-thread--greta-van-fleet--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Heavy Metal (Takin' a Ride)",
  "artist": "Don Felder",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s, stock single coils)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1981. Gear inferred from Don Felder's known use of Stratocaster and JC-120 for this era and song; no direct studio photo evidence but supported by multiple gear lists and period interviews. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/don-felder-on-the-making-of-the-eagles-the-long-run",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/roland-jazz-chorus-120",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1809c6y/question_don_felders_effect_on_heavy_metal/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heavy-metal-takin-a-ride--don-felder--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Planet Caravan",
  "artist": "Black Sabbath",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney Supergroup LA100BL (early 1970s, as used by Iommi on Paranoid album)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Special (early 1970s, likely 1965-1967 model, as used by Tony Iommi in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this track. All gear references are for the original studio version, not covers or live performances."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/totalguitar/tony-iommi-tone-tips-336115",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Instruments/comments/zm5wzy/sound_on_black_sabbaths_planet_caravan/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tony-iommi"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/planet-caravan--black-sabbath--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Спокойная ночь",
  "artist": "Kino",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 (most likely, based on period-correct Soviet/post-punk studio setups and Kasparyan's known use in late 1980s Kino recordings)",
   "guitar": "Yamaha SG200 (1980s Japanese model, as used by Yuri Kasparyan on 'Gruppa Krovi' and 'Zvezda po imeni Solntse' era recordings, highly likely for 'Спокойная ночь' 1989 studio version)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1989 album version. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; clean amp with possible amp reverb. No evidence of live/touring rig for this specific recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/KinoBand/comments/1kcfq55/i_need_spokoynaya_nochs_guitar_tone_asap/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BossKatana/comments/114hd8j/i_need_help_finding_a_kino_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/KinoBand/comments/1qm28cw/guitar_is_always_out_of_tune_when_trying_to_play/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/spokoynaya-noch--kino--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Money",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "Progressive rock / blues rock / hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 head with Hiwatt SE4123 4x12 Fane-loaded cabinet",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Played with a pick; roundwound strings (Rotosound RS66 Swing Bass); recorded at Abbey Road Studios in 1972; dry, punchy tone with strong mid-range and bright pick attack"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "both",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.tonedb.co/tones/pink-floyd/money/bass-guitar",
   "https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Waters"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/money--pink-floyd--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Famous Last Words",
  "artist": "My Chemical Romance",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (Ray Toro, studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006 (The Black Parade sessions). Ray Toro is confirmed to use a Les Paul Standard into a Marshall JCM800 for the main riff/rhythm section of 'Famous Last Words'. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; distortion is from the amp. Frank Iero uses a different setup for rhythm, but this entry is for Ray Toro's main riff tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-chemical-romance",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/my-chemical-romance",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MyChemicalRomance/comments/157rvb4/curious_on_how_to_achieve_guitar_tones_for_a_few/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/famous-last-words--my-chemical-romance--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "It's On!",
  "artist": "Korn",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier Head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 Cabinet",
   "guitar": "Ibanez Universe UV7 (7-string, early 1990s model)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1998 (Life Is Peachy/Follow the Leader era). Both Munky and Head used Ibanez Universe 7-strings with DiMarzio Blaze pickups. Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier heads and cabs were used for the main riff tones. No evidence of live-only gear or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/korn-indigo-range-pedal",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/korn-got-the-life",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/james-munky-shaffer"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/it-s-on--korn--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "27",
  "artist": "Title Fight",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2204",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Firebrand",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Shed' album (2011); Jamie Rhoden used a Gibson Les Paul Firebrand into a Marshall JCM800 2204 head, likely through a Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff section. Settings are for studio, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jamie-rhoden",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/titlefight/comments/1jzeed7/help_with_shed_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/titlefight/comments/1eon6yo/what_pedalsgear_to_the_get_same_sound_in_safe_in/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Emo/comments/1jzehya/help_with_title_fight_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/27--title-fight--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Today",
  "artist": "The Smashing Pumpkins",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (with KT88 power tubes, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "1974 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992-1993 (Siamese Dream sessions). Clean riff section. Billy Corgan is known to use his '74 Strat for the clean parts, direct into the Marshall JCM800 with KT88 tubes for more headroom and less breakup. No evidence of pedals in the clean signal chain for this section; Corgan has stated he prefers as direct a signal as possible for rhythm/clean parts. No evidence of chorus, phaser, or other modulation on the clean riff. No evidence of amp reverb being used."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/the-smashing-pumpkins",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/comments/183yqim/chasing_billy_corgans_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/billy-corgan-smashing-pumpkins-2024-pedalboard"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/today--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Shine",
  "artist": "Collective Soul",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely silverface, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Rickenbacker (exact model unknown, likely 360 or 330 based on era and sound)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993. Ed Roland reportedly used a Rickenbacker through an Ensoniq DP4 rack module for the main riff. Multiple sources confirm Fender Twin Reverb as the primary amp for early Collective Soul recordings. No evidence of 5150 or other amps on the original studio track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/blogs/killer-guitar-tracks-re-recording-collective-souls-shine",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/collective-souls-gear.210876/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/shine--collective-soul--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Nutshell",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Studio",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993-1994 (Jar of Flies EP). Jerry Cantrell is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Studio and a Marshall JCM800 2203 (Bogner-modded) for Alice In Chains' early/mid-90s clean tones. No evidence of acoustic for solo section; clean electric tone. Settings estimated from forum and wiki sources for clean/edge-of-breakup tone."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarTone/comments/1kuuaz6/aic_nutshell_solo_tone_help/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Alice_in_Chains_-_Nutshell",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jerry-cantrell"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nutshell--alice-in-chains--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dangerous Woman",
  "artist": "Ariana Grande",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no confirmed amp model; likely a studio amp or amp sim typical for 2010s pop/rock production)",
   "guitar": "Unknown electric guitar (model not confirmed, possibly session musician's instrument)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2016. No official or photographic evidence of the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the riff section. No live rig info relevant to the studio recording. The riff is likely played by a session guitarist using standard studio gear for modern pop/rock."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (inferred from brightness and attack, not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/korg-microkorg-synthesizer-vocoder",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/musicsuggestions/comments/1qjelel/looking_for_songs_that_have_a_guitar_riff_like/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dangerous-woman--ariana-grande--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Monkey Wrench",
  "artist": "Foo Fighters",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, late 90s revision; sometimes cited as used for dirty tones on 'The Colour and the Shape')",
   "guitar": "Gibson Explorer (late 90s, black, as used by Dave Grohl on the original studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996-1997. Dave Grohl played all guitar parts. Explorer confirmed for studio, Gretsch White Falcon seen in video but not used for main riff recording. Amp is Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for heavy/distorted parts per tech interviews; Fender Twin and Vox AC30 used for clean/other tones. Pro Co Turbo RAT distortion pedal also used for additional gain. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects on riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-grohl",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dave-grohls-guitars-meet-the-six-strings-behind-the-foo-fighters-plus-get-dgs-tone-on-a-budget",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Foofighters/comments/1eobjpl/what_distortion_pedal_does_dave_use/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/monkey-wrench--foo-fighters--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Shattered By Broken Dreams",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 (studio recording, early 2000s era)",
   "guitar": "Schecter C-1 Classic (early 2000s, likely stock pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this specific track. Gear inferred from era, band interviews, and genre conventions for Avenged Sevenfold's debut album."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/1saopu6/sounding_the_seventh_trumpet/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/1gzxf7z/album_ratings_sounding_the_seventh_trumpet/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/shattered-by-broken-dreams--avenged-sevenfold--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "No More Tears",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head (6550 tubes) into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12T-75 speakers",
   "guitar": "1981 Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991. All sources confirm this rig for the No More Tears album. Clean tone achieved by rolling back amp gain and guitar volume, pedals off except chorus. Chorus pedal (Boss CH-1) is always on for added body and subtle modulation. No wah, overdrive, or delay used in clean sections. Pickup position inferred as neck or both for warmth."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup or both pickups (toggle in middle position)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-zakk-wyldes-guitar-tone-on-ozzy-osbournes-no-more-tears",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/zakk-wylde-on-the-grammy-winning-ozzy-osbourne-song-that-started-out-as-a-joke"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/no-more-tears--ozzy-osbourne--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "KILL CAP",
  "artist": "Speed",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 2.5,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No direct sources found specifying the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'KILL CAP' by Speed for the riff section. No official rig rundowns, interviews, or session notes available. All gear information below is left blank due to lack of evidence."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/43v0gs/discussion_lets_talk_full_setups_and_amp_settings/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1katrvb/serious_questionwhat_do_use_all_those_pedals_for/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalmusicians/comments/ac8mzz/the_cheapskate_metalheads_guide_to_a_600/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1lnan47/stop_taking_pedal_advice_from_strangers_who_dont/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/deep-blues-hammer-ons-and-pull-offs-essential-techniques-for-blues-soloing"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kill-cap--speed--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bckyrd",
  "artist": "Hot Mulligan",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender or Marshall style, but not confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Jazzmaster based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence for exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Bckyrd' solo. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. All gear details are estimated based on genre, band era (2020s), and typical gear for Hot Mulligan's style. Studio recording, released 2020s."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for lead/solo in this genre)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hotmulliganband/comments/19977ti/hot_mulligan_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bckyrd--hot-mulligan--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bed of Roses",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead",
   "guitar": "Ampeg Dan Armstrong Plexi Electric Guitar",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for 'Keep The Faith' era and by direct quote for main rhythm/riff tones. No evidence of alternate guitars for riff section. No explicit pedalboard evidence for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/richie-sambora",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1ix7eaz/can_someone_help_me_setting_up_my_amp/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/bon-jovi-armin-van-buuren-keep-the-faith"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bed-of-roses--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Falsos Sentimientos",
  "artist": "DannyLux",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown acoustic guitar amp or direct input (no confirmed model)",
   "guitar": "Unknown acoustic-electric guitar (likely nylon-string, model not confirmed)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2022-2023 era. No confirmed gear lists or pedalboard photos for this specific song/solo. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical DannyLux setups for clean, melodic solos in regional Mexican music."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo pickup (acoustic bridge)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "http://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/falsos-sentimientos--dannylux--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Number of the Beast (2015 Remaster)",
  "artist": "Iron Maiden",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 2203/2204 (Master Lead 100w/50w head, late 1970s/early 1980s, through Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (Dave Murray signature or late-70s/early-80s model, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup for riff section)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982 (original album, applies to 2015 remaster as it is a remaster of the original studio track). No evidence of live rig or post-1982 gear for this recording. No evidence of effects loop or rack effects in studio for riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/iron-maiden",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ironmaiden/comments/1du0x76/pedals_used_in_piece_of_mind_album/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ironmaiden/comments/ggyyvn/guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ironmaiden/comments/1dt9nc4/iron_maidens_best_mixing/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-number-of-the-beast-2015-remaster--iron-maiden--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Incinerate",
  "artist": "Sonic Youth",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Super Reverb (likely, based on era and forum consensus for Lee Ranaldo studio use)",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster Deluxe",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006. Gear based on Lee Ranaldo's documented setup for the 'Rather Ripped' era. No direct studio documentation for the solo section, but Telecaster Deluxe and Super Reverb are strongly indicated by multiple sources for this period."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/lee-ranaldo",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/sonicyouth/comments/nszhwk/how_do_i_get_that_sonic_youth_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/incinerate--sonic-youth--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hangar 18",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM 800 (studio recording, 1990)",
   "guitar": "Jackson King V (likely custom, with Seymour Duncan JB pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Rust In Peace' (1990). Dave Mustaine used a Jackson guitar with Seymour Duncan pickups (likely JB in bridge), into a Marshall stack (JCM 800 most probable). No evidence of VHT or Bogner for the riff section. No confirmed pedal use for rhythm/riff section; boost/overdrive pedal possible but not confirmed for studio rhythm. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp model."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/riff-writing-artist-masterclass-599945",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=994737",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/megadeth"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hangar-18--megadeth--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Call Me",
  "artist": "Blondie",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 2203 (likely studio amp for 'Call Me' era, late 1970s/1980)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s, as used by Chris Stein in Blondie studio recordings)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979-1980. Gear inferred from era, genre, and known Blondie/Chris Stein setups. No direct studio documentation found for 'Call Me' session; live rig rundowns reference later amps (Mesa/Boogie, Soldano) but not for this era. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; effects chain kept minimal for main riff."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-blondies-chris-stein-and-tommy-kessler"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/call-me--blondie--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Black Sabbath",
  "artist": "Black Sabbath",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 8.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney LA100BL Supergroup head with Laney 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "1964 Gibson SG Special (nicknamed 'Monkey')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1969-1970, first Black Sabbath album. Tony Iommi used the SG Special with P-90s into a Laney LA100BL head, often with a Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. Pickup selector in neck position for riff. No effects loop. Studio, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/black-sabbath-paranoid",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-tony-iommis-classic-black-sabbath-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/black-sabbath--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Babydoll",
  "artist": "Dominic Fike",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no direct source, likely Fender or similar clean amp based on genre/era/recording style)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2018. No direct evidence of exact amp or guitar model for the solo section. Gear lists for Dominic Fike show Strat-style guitars and clean amps in this era, but no explicit confirmation for 'Babydoll' solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (likely, based on warmth and smoothness of solo tone)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dominic-fike",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1ogfvc7/how_to_get_dominic_fike_guitar_sound_babydoll/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1f5w8zj/getting_different_tones/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/babydoll--dominic-fike--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Stand By Me",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1997)",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Les Paul Standard (mid-90s, likely Korean-made, as used by Noel Gallagher in Be Here Now era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1997. Gear confirmed for Be Here Now sessions via multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of AC30 or Hiwatt on this track. Live rigs often differ; this is for the studio version."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher?hide_incorrect_submissions=false&page=7&sort=new",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comments/5eblla/what_guitarsamps_to_get_to_make_the_early_oasis/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comments/1likbvj/anybody_know_general_amp_setting_for_that_oasis/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stand-by-me--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mesías (Live)",
  "artist": "Averly Morillo",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown",
   "guitar": "Unknown",
   "notes": "Live performance recorded in 2024"
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mes-as-live--averly-morillo--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Do the Evolution",
  "artist": "Pearl Jam",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (model inferred from era, genre, and typical Pearl Jam studio use)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1997-1998 (Yield album sessions). Guitar and pickup confirmed via TikTok cover using Pearly Gates and Les Paul, which matches the tone and era. Amp model inferred from Pearl Jam's known studio rigs and genre conventions. No direct studio photo evidence for this exact song, but Les Paul + Marshall is consistent with the band's approach for heavy riff sections."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.tiktok.com/@j_brandon_v/video/7339633697831914794",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/od-for-pearl-jams-do-the-evolution.342889/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/do-the-evolution--pearl-jam--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Runaway",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203",
   "guitar": "Yamaha SG2000",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1982-1983. The original 'Runaway' riff was played by session guitarist Tim Pierce, not Richie Sambora. Gear confirmed by multiple interviews and period-correct session details. No evidence of pedals used for the riff section; overdrive/distortion comes from amp. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects on the riff."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/session-ace-tim-pierce-bon-jovi-runaway-guitar-solo",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/access-all-areas-on-the-road-with-bon-jovi-487744"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/runaway--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Back for More",
  "artist": "Ratt",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM 800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984)",
   "guitar": "Charvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphic, Floyd Rose tremolo, 1984-85 era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Back for More' solo, 1984. Warren DeMartini used his Charvel San Dimas with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge into a Marshall JCM 800 2203. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this solo. Effects are subtle but present."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/warren-demartini-tone.294216/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/warren-demartinis-spinal-tapped-gas-moment.2238622/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/v128kh/ratt_in_87_and_09/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/back-for-more--ratt--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Drown (Edit)",
  "artist": "The Smashing Pumpkins",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head (studio recording, 1992, Siamese Dream era sessions, typical for clean tones with Pumpkins in this era)",
   "guitar": "1991 Fender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, Billy Corgan's main clean guitar at the time)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992, clean section of 'Drown (Edit)'. No direct source for exact clean amp model, but Corgan used Strat into Marshall JCM800 for clean/edge-of-breakup tones on Gish/Siamese Dream era. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for clean part."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/comments/p72msz/the_sound_of_drown/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1jsjzcp/mayonaise_smashing_pumpkins/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/comments/dks7jn/guitar_sound_on_drown/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/drown-edit--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Waffle",
  "artist": "Sevendust",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IV Amp Head",
   "guitar": "PRS SE Clint Lowery Electric Guitar Black",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Waffle' on the 1999 album 'Home'. Gear confirmed for this era and album, specifically for Clint Lowery's rhythm/riff parts. No evidence of additional pedals or effects used on the riff section; distortion is from the amp. Pickup selector likely set to bridge for aggressive rhythm tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/sevendust",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/sevendust-home"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/waffle--sevendust--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Is This It",
  "artist": "The Strokes",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Casino (Albert Hammond Jr.)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001. Both Albert Hammond Jr. and Nick Valensi used Fender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 amps for the album. Distorted riff tone achieved with Jekyll & Hyde overdrive pedal into the amp. No evidence of additional effects for the riff section. Settings are for the studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrokes/comments/minqwl/guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/the-strokes-is-this-it-making-the-most-of-what-you-have/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/albert-hammond-jr",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/nick-valensi-the-strokes",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TheStrokes/comments/gc0d5m/what_equipment_did_the_strokes_use_when_recording/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/is-this-it--the-strokes--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Let Me In (Remastered)",
  "artist": "R.E.M.",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jaguar (Kurt Cobain's, used by Peter Buck on this track)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994 (Monster sessions). Peter Buck used Kurt Cobain's Fender Jaguar for 'Let Me In' as a tribute. No evidence of live performance gear for this specific song part. No pedalboard evidence for this track; focus is on amp and guitar. No evidence of effects loop."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (likely, for warmth and roundness; bridge pickup would be too harsh for this song's texture)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/producer-scott-litt-on-why-he-always-wanted-to-remix-rems-monster"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/let-me-in-remastered--r-e-m--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Floods outro",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100ES",
   "guitar": "Dean ML",
   "notes": "Studio recording for Pantera's 'Floods' outro riff (1996, The Great Southern Trendkill). Dimebag Darrell was known to use the Dean ML with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup and a Randall RG100ES solid-state amp for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1c4c32b/floods_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/1czr3nu/will_give_head_for_the_tone_on_panteras_floods/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1g58hwv/floods_pantera_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/floods-outro--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Yellow Ledbetter",
  "artist": "Pearl Jam",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet with Satellite Atom 36-Watt Head (likely studio amp for 1991 recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster (1982-1999)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991. Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and Vintage Guitar interview. Amp inferred from period-correct live/studio rig (Satellite Atom + Marshall 1960A 4x12), as no direct studio documentation exists. Effects chain based on period-correct pedalboard and audible effects in solo. All gear strictly tied to Ten-era studio/live use, not later tours."
  },
  "effects": [
   "modulation",
   "overdrive/distortion",
   "spring reverb",
   "volume pedal"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-mccready",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-mccready?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://pt.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Mike_McCready",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/yellow-ledbetter-tones.488618/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/yellow-ledbetter--pearl-jam--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Let It Happen",
  "artist": "Tame Impala",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown studio amp (likely Ampeg SVT or similar vintage-style tube amp, but not confirmed)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2015 (Currents album); Kevin Parker records most instruments himself; bass likely tracked direct with amp blend"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup only (Precision split-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.588,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TameImpala/comments/15rkcaj/tips_for_performing_let_it_happen/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/2z9lye/tame_impala_let_it_happen_bass_cover_w_notation/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/1g7rfa3/how_do_i_get_that_hofnertame_impala_bass_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/4s6lc1/how_do_i_get_the_thick_bass_sound_from_tame/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/let-it-happen--tame-impala--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Ultimate Sin",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Charvel Jake E. Lee Signature Model (customized, white, hardtail, single humbucker, single-coil in neck position, no pickguard)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1985-1986. Gear confirmed for Jake E. Lee during 'The Ultimate Sin' era. No evidence of live rig differences for this song's riff. No evidence of alternate amp or guitar for riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jake-e-lee",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/ozzy-osbourne"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-ultimate-sin--ozzy-osbourne--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Stay Away",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 100/50-watt convertible (1988, 6L6 tubes, modded by Mike Moran) blended with Bogner Fish preamp/VHT amp/Marshall cab (for lows), Bogner Ecstasy (for mids), Rockman Pocket amp (for highs)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 90s, likely black finish)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993. Solo section used the Marshall Super Lead as the primary lead amp per producer Dave Jerden. Multiple amps were blended for frequency layering. Compression (Summit) was used on all guitars. Effects chain was minimal, with wah as the main pedal effect. No evidence of chorus, flanger, or delay on this solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "reverb (amp/plate)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitar.com/features/artist-rigs/the-gear-used-by-jerry-cantrell-on-alice-in-chains-dirt",
   "https://www.boostguitarpedals.co.uk/blogs/gear-of-the-gods/jerry-cantrells-guitar-gear-dirt",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-i-stay-away-alice-in-chains"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-stay-away--alice-in-chains--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Unfamiliar",
  "artist": "Currents",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "JST Toneforge Guilty Pleasure (amp modeler plugin)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez RGD71AL 7-string",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Unfamiliar' (2020, The Way It Ends). Guitarist Chris Wiseman confirmed use of Ibanez RGD71AL 7-string with Seymour Duncan Fusion Edge pickups through JST Toneforge Guilty Pleasure amp sim. Drop E tuning. No explicit mention of pedals or analog amp/cab used for the riff section; all evidence points to in-the-box amp sim for the studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/currents-chris-wiseman-serves-up-destructive-7-string-riffs-aplenty-in-this-exclusive-playthrough",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/currents"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/unfamiliar--currents--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "First Date",
  "artist": "blink-182",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier (blended with Marshall JCM900 4100 in studio)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'First Date' (2001, Take Off Your Pants and Jacket). Tom DeLonge used his signature Gibson ES-333 with a single Seymour Duncan SH-5 Custom bridge humbucker. The amp tone was a blend of Mesa Boogie Triple Rectifier and Marshall JCM900 4100, both into 4x12 cabinets. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for the main riff in the studio. Effects were mostly rack-based (TC Electronic G-Force) and/or pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/thomas-delonge",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TomDelongeGuitars/comments/stjfy0/clearing_up_stuff_about_amps/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TomDelongeGuitars/comments/18brzev/my_bcrfirst_date_build/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TomDelongeGuitars/comments/oy4drx/who_has_cracked_the_tomblink_live_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/first-date--blink-182--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Semi-Charmed Life",
  "artist": "Third Eye Blind",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 and Vox AC30 (studio blend)",
   "guitar": "Gretsch Country Gentleman",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Gear confirmed for album recording; Gretsch Country Gentleman through Marshall JCM800 and Vox AC30. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the original riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kevin-cadogan"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/semi-charmed-life--third-eye-blind--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cosmik Debris",
  "artist": "Frank Zappa",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead (likely 100W, late 60s/early 70s, modded by Zappa's techs)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Special (heavily modified, mid-70s spec)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1973-1974 (Apostrophe sessions). Zappa's SG was heavily modified with DiMarzio pickups and custom electronics. Marshall Super Lead was his primary amp for this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/youenjoyguitar/comments/1d1zmyn/frank_zappas_amps/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Zappa/comments/q5i31t/questionhow_do_i_get_frank_zappa_guitar_tone_with/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/2a2yv1/how_did_zappa_get_that_low_metallic_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cosmik-debris--frank-zappa--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blvd. Nights",
  "artist": "Team Sleep",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean amp, based on genre and era)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Jazzmaster or Fender Jaguar, as used by Chino Moreno in Team Sleep era)",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp for 'Blvd. Nights' riff. Chino Moreno is known to use Fender offsets and clean Fender amps for Team Sleep. Studio recording, 2005 album release."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (likely, for warmth and smoothness in riff)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/7kt4mp/good_spacy_chorus_delay_pedals/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Alternativerock/comments/1qazk5f/team_sleep_blvd_nights_deftones_side/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blvd-nights--team-sleep--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Blue",
  "artist": "Acid Bath",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1960B 4x12 Cabinet (head model not specified, likely Marshall JCM800 or similar high-gain head)",
   "guitar": "Kramer Voyager",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994 (from 'When the Kite String Pops'). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and Premier Guitar rig rundown references. Exact amp head not specified, but Marshall 4x12 cab is visible in studio photos and rig rundowns. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/sammy-duet",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-sanchez",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AcidBath/comments/clq49i/acid_bath_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-blue--acid-bath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Grace",
  "artist": "Jeff Buckley",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibroverb '63 Reissue",
   "guitar": "1983 Fender Telecaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994. Buckley used a rented Fender Vibroverb '63 Reissue from S.I.R. Studios for the 'Grace' album sessions. The Telecaster is known for a slightly out-of-phase, glassy sound due to wiring quirks. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the clean riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Middle position (both pickups, slightly out of phase)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/jeff-buckley-grace",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/JeffBuckley/comments/1oscva6/playing_grace_and_hallelujah_on_jeff_buckleys/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/alter-bridge-myles-kennedy-mark-tremonti-5150-self-titled-album",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/7-easy-ways-to-improve-your-rhythm-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/grace--jeff-buckley--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Buried Alive",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III (clean channel, as used by Synyster Gates in studio for Nightmare album era)",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely with Sustainiac neck pickup, as used in studio recordings of this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2010 (Nightmare album). No evidence of pedals for clean tone; amp/guitar combo does most of the work. Pickup and amp model inferred from artist's known studio rig for this album. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Sustainiac, likely in standard mode)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Line6Helix/comments/1ey83sr/buried_alive_avengedsevenfold_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/a_simple_guide_to_avengedsevenfold_guitar_tone-152006",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/synyster-gates"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/buried-alive--avenged-sevenfold--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Who Was in My Room Last Night?",
  "artist": "Butthole Surfers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar high-gain Marshall head, based on era and genre)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992-1993 for 'Independent Worm Saloon'. Guitar confirmed via music video and multiple sources. Amp model not directly cited, but Marshall is highly probable for this tone and era. Effects chain includes Rainbow Machine for intro, but riff section is likely fuzz/distortion focused."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/paul-leary",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/earthquaker-devices-rainbow-machine-pedal-review"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/who-was-in-my-room-last-night--butthole-surfers--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lenny",
  "artist": "Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1964 Fender Vibroverb (15\" speaker, modded by César Díaz, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster 'Lenny' (1963/64 body, mid-50s maple neck, rosewood fretboard, stock single-coil pickups, heavy gauge strings, Eb tuning)",
   "notes": "Used in studio for 'Lenny' riff section on the 1983 'Texas Flood' album. Guitar volume rolled down for clean tone. Vibroverb reverb engaged. No evidence of Tube Screamer or other pedals in clean riff section. Studio, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/asy8bw/srv_lenny_tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/question-and-obsession-box-it-up",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/wtf/gear_of_the_gods_stevie_ray_vaughan.html",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/stevie-ray-vaughan"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lenny--stevie-ray-vaughan-double-trouble--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Welcome To The Jungle",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1977 100-watt Marshall Super Lead model 1959 with 'Superkill' modification by Frank Levi and Glenn Buckley",
   "guitar": "Mid-'80s Kris Derrig '59 Les Paul Standard replica",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Appetite for Destruction (1987). Amp was a rented, heavily modded Marshall S.I.R. #39. Guitar plugged into Channel 1 top input. Cabinet: Marshall 1960 4x12 with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tone-secrets-behind-welcome-jungle-guns-roses-slash-gnr-appetite-destruction",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GunsNRoses/comments/s7ht4e/figured_out_slashs_live_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/guns-n-roses-appetite-for-destruction",
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/slash-guitar",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/38-great-effected-guitar-tones-585212"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/welcome-to-the-jungle--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "(Anesthesia)—Pulling Teeth",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "Thrash metal / heavy metal",
  "era": "1980s (early 1980s)",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie D‑180 heads (split clean and effects), paired with Mesa cabinets (4×12 and 1×15)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Cliff recorded alone in an empty room, using heavy distortion and wah‑wah (Morley Power Wah Boost), Big Muff; signal likely split between clean and dirty chains"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "both",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%28Anesthesia%29_%E2%80%93_Pulling_Teeth",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Burton",
   "https://musicstrive.blog/cliff-burton-bass-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/anesthesia-pulling-teeth--metallica--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lithium (Live In Amsterdam At Paradiso, November 25, 1991)",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp + Crown Power Amp into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (live rig, 1991)",
   "guitar": "Fender Japan MG-69 Mustang (sunburst, stock pickups, right-handed, flipped lefty, as used by Kurt Cobain in 1991 live shows)",
   "notes": "Live performance at Paradiso, Amsterdam, November 25, 1991. Clean tone for verse/riff sections. Guitar is the sunburst Fender Mustang seen in video and photo evidence from this tour. Amp setup matches Nevermind-era live rig. No evidence of studio amps (Bassman, Vox) being used live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicteacher.com/resources/kurt-cobain-guitar-rig-1991",
   "https://www.livenirvana.com/equipment/cleme/kurt2.php",
   "https://www.andyguitar.co.uk/videos/nirvana-lithium",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLWyjjXN8PY"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lithium-live-in-amsterdam-at-paradiso-november-25--nirvana--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Speaking With a Ghost",
  "artist": "Citizen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2210",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster MIM",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2013 album 'Youth'. Guitarist Nick Hamm used a MIM Fender Telecaster tuned to Drop C and a Marshall JCM800 2210 for the album. No explicit mention of alternative guitars or amps for the clean section. No studio-specific pedalboard photos for this song's clean part."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/citizen-youth",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/na0bjy/advice_jcm800_or_ad140_tc_or_something_else/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/speaking-with-a-ghost--citizen--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "We Die Young",
  "artist": "Alice in Chains",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (modified by Bogner), possibly blended with Bogner Fish preamp and Scholz Rockman X100 (for studio layering)",
   "guitar": "1985 G&L Rampage",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'We Die Young' (1990, Facelift album). Jerry Cantrell used his main G&L Rampage with a Seymour Duncan JB in the bridge. The amp was a Marshall JCM800 modified by Reinhold Bogner, as confirmed for both Facelift and Dirt. Some sources mention layering with Bogner Fish preamp and Scholz Rockman X100 for added frequencies, but the core riff tone is Marshall/Bogner. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jerry-cantrell",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jerry-cantrell?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/alice-in-chains-dirt-2022-remaster",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/jerry-cantrell-facelift"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/we-die-young--alice-in-chains--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "¿Quién Podrá? (Live)",
  "artist": "Averly Morillo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (not specified in sources for this live solo)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (not specified in sources for this live solo)",
   "notes": "No direct information on Averly Morillo's exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the '¿Quién Podrá? (Live)' solo section found in sources. All gear details are unknown for this specific live performance and solo. No pedalboard photos, interviews, or rig rundowns specific to this performance were found. Settings and effects are estimated based on genre, era, and typical live setups for modern rock/pop worship guitarists."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for lead/solo in modern worship/rock)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "http://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/qui-n-podr-live--averly-morillo--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Welcome to the Family",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 head into Orange 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom (likely 2010 model, as used on 'Nightmare' album)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Nightmare' album (2010). Gear confirmed for album era and recommended for this tone; no explicit confirmation for solo section, but Synyster Gates is known to use this setup for solos on this album. Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer used as boost. No evidence of additional effects for solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/5rcq44/amp_settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/avenged-sevenfold-nightmare"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/welcome-to-the-family--avenged-sevenfold--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Is This Love (2017 Remaster)",
  "artist": "Whitesnake",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Coliseum head (Mark III preamp) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (John Sykes' main studio guitar for Whitesnake 1987 album)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1986-1987. John Sykes recorded all guitar parts for the album, including the solo on 'Is This Love.' No evidence of live or alternate gear for this solo. Effects were primarily rack-based, with chorus and delay likely in the effects loop. No evidence of Peavey Vandenberg or Steve Vai on this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/whitesnake",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/john-sykes-sound-on-whitesnake-87.1297001/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/chorus-sound-on-whitesnakes-is-this-love.1913331/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/artist-lessons/learn-john-sykes-soloing-style"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/is-this-love-2017-remaster--whitesnake--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "If I could be a constellation",
  "artist": "kessoku band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (likely, based on genre, era, and typical anime studio gear; no direct studio confirmation found)",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster (likely MIJ, pink finish, as seen in anime and official art for Bocchi/Kessoku Band)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2022 anime soundtrack; no direct studio documentation, but gear inferred from anime visuals, genre, and community consensus. Settings and pedal models are estimated based on typical J-rock/modern rock practices and audible effects."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (for riff section, as per typical J-rock rhythm practice and source hints)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BocchiTheRock/comments/11muget/bocchi_kessoku_band_lead_guitar_tone_for_helix/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BocchiTheRock/comments/13objjq/getting_bocchis_guitar_tone_through_amplitube_5/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BocchiTheRock/comments/18jyawh/if_i_could_be_a_constellation_pedaltone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/if-i-could-be-a-constellation--kessoku-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Got the Life",
  "artist": "Korn",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie 150W Triple Rectifier head into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Ibanez K7 7-string",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1998. Both Munky and Head used Ibanez 7-strings with DiMarzio PAF 7 pickups through Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifiers for the main riff. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio version."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/korn-got-the-life",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/korn-got-the-life?page=3",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/korn-indigo-range-pedal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/got-the-life--korn--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Nude",
  "artist": "Radiohead",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC30, but not confirmed for studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Gretsch G6137TCB Panther Center-Block LTD",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006-2007 (In Rainbows sessions). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage. Amp not confirmed for studio; Ed O'Brien is known for using Fender and Vox amps in this era, but no direct source for 'Nude' studio session."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "flanger",
   "EBow (sustainer)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ed-o-brien",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/radiohead/comments/cu4gx0/jonny_greenwoods_gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nude--radiohead--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Talk Dirty to Me",
  "artist": "Poison",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head (likely 100w, 1980s, with 4x12 cabinet)",
   "guitar": "Kramer Baretta (likely 1985-1986, single humbucker, Floyd Rose, maple neck)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1986; C.C. DeVille used a Kramer Baretta with a single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker into a Marshall JCM800 for the main riff. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; distortion comes from the amp. No chorus, flanger, or delay audible in the riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional pedals for the main rhythm/riff tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hairmetal/comments/1jg1ljl/coolest_nastiest_tone_guitar/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/HeadRush/comments/1kipssv/how_can_i_make_my_strat_sound_more_like_it_has_a/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/pete-evick-bret-michaels"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/talk-dirty-to-me--poison--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "With or Without You",
  "artist": "U2",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (studio recording, 1987)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (modified for Infinite Guitar system)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1987, The Joshua Tree sessions. The Edge used a modified Stratocaster with the Infinite Guitar sustainer system for the sustained riff. The amp was a Vox AC30, a staple of The Edge's studio rig at the time. Delay was provided by a rackmount Korg SDD-3000 digital delay. No evidence of overdrive/distortion pedals for the main riff; the tone is clean and ambient. Pickup selection likely position 2 (bridge + middle) for chime and clarity."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "sustainer"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 2 (bridge + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/u2-edge-joshua-tree-1987-interview",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/u2-edge-interview-rig-tour-guitars",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/g0w73f/gear_the_edges_guitar_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/with-or-without-you--u2--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Suicide Messiah",
  "artist": "Black Label Society",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Wylde Audio Master 100 (Marshall JCM800 circuit, likely 2203ZW signature head) into Marshall 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Sandoval Custom Polka Dot Flying V",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2005. Zakk Wylde is known for using his signature Wylde Audio/Marshall JCM800-style head and EMG-loaded guitars for Black Label Society recordings in this era. The Sandoval V with EMGs is confirmed for the 'Suicide Messiah' video and era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/zakk-wylde",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/zakk-wylde"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/suicide-messiah--black-label-society--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Chop Suey!",
  "artist": "System of a Down",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio, Toxicity era; most-cited amp for album and heavy riff sections)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez Iceman (early 2000s, as seen in official music video and cited for Toxicity album era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001 (Toxicity album). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and song via video and multiple sources. Settings are for the heavy/distorted riff section, not clean parts."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/System_of_a_Down_-_Chop_Suey",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/the-25-most-important-ibanez-guitarists"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/chop-suey--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Smoke on the Water (2024 Remaster)",
  "artist": "Deep Purple",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major Model 1967 200-watt head",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1968, maple neck, stock single coils)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1971/1972 for Machine Head album (2024 Remaster is a remaster of this original recording). Ritchie Blackmore used a Hornby-Skewes Treble Booster into the Marshall Major. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. No amp reverb or time-based effects used. Pickup selector likely bridge or bridge+middle. No evidence of live/touring gear for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (possibly bridge + middle position 2)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/deep-purple",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/her-majestys-tone-request",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ritchie-blackmore-talking-tone-gear-deep-purple-years-and-a-rocking-rainbow-revival"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/smoke-on-the-water-2024-remaster--deep-purple--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "About a Girl",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1960s Fender Twin Reverb (borrowed from Jack Endino for Bleach studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Epiphone ET-270",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Bleach album (1988-1989). Guitar and amp confirmed by Guitar World and Jack Endino interview. No pedals used for riff section; distortion pedal only for solo/bridge. Neck pickup used for main riff."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-definitive-kurt-cobain-gear-guide",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/1ey2c7v/need_help_finding_the_best_settings_to_sound_like/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/4jo2ir/about_a_girl_nondistorted_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/about-a-girl--nirvana--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Island In the Sun",
  "artist": "Weezer",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark I",
   "guitar": "Gibson Explorer (Champagne Gold)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2000-2001. Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Island In the Sun' riff/chorus sections. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the main distorted riff. Clean sections used Vox AC30, but not for the heavy parts."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/rig-tour-weezer",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/rivers-cuomo",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/z088mn/weezer_tone_please/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/island-in-the-sun--weezer--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Altars of Apostasy",
  "artist": "Heaven Pierce Her",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown high-gain amp or amp sim (model not specified)",
   "guitar": "Unknown 6-string electric guitar",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Altars of Apostasy' by Heaven Pierce Her. No live or studio rig rundown is available. All gear is inferred from genre, era, and typical production style for modern metalcore/deathcore. Recording is studio, released in the 2010s+."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/musicsuggestions/comments/12a4x28/what_are_some_songs_where_it_sounds_like_the/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultrakill/comments/1rogydz/heres_a_compilation_of_all_of_heaven_pierce_hers/?tl=en",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Ultrakill/comments/1mhoo5j/which_layer_has_the_best_music/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/altars-of-apostasy--heaven-pierce-her--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dead Skin Mask",
  "artist": "Slayer",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (Kerry King signature modded version likely used in studio)",
   "guitar": "B.C. Rich Kerry King Signature V Generation 2",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990, Seasons in the Abyss album. Guitar and amp confirmed for era and song by Premier Guitar and Equipboard. Kerry King used his signature B.C. Rich V with EMG pickups into a Marshall JCM800 head, with built-in EQ/boost. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-slayer",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/b-c-rich-kerry-king-signature-v-generation-2-guitar",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Slayer/comments/1f1thj9/looking_for_what_gearsettings_were_used_during/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dead-skin-mask--slayer--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "One Way (Live)",
  "artist": "Hillsong Worship",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Quilter Tone Block 200",
   "guitar": "TMG Scarlett Nigel Hendroff Signature",
   "notes": "Live performance, as seen in Nigel Hendroff's rig rundowns and pedalboard photos from the Hillsong Worship 'No Other Name' tour era (mid-2010s). No direct evidence for the exact amp settings on 'One Way (Live)', but gear is confirmed for this era and live context."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "modulation",
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "volume pedal"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/nigel-hendroff",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/hillsong-united-united-we-stand-live",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/hillsongs-tone.107356/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one-way-live--hillsong-worship--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Come Together",
  "artist": "The Beatles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Bassman head with 2x10 cabinet",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Abbey Road, 1969. Likely amp-mic'd, possibly some DI blend, but primary source is amp."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Both pickups on, neck pickup dominant (approx. 70% neck / 30% bridge)",
  "confidence": 0.714,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/bass-tone-on-come-together.1777449/",
   "https://www.talkbass.com/threads/pauls-tone.739249/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/1kktuo/how_to_get_that_late_beatles_paul_mccartney_sound/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/come-together--the-beatles--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Some Might Say",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall stack (likely JCM900 or similar, as used by Noel Gallagher for early Oasis studio recordings)",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Les Paul Standard (early 1990s, likely Korean-made)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1995. Gear based on Oasis studio era and multiple forum/gear sources. No direct evidence of pedals on the studio recording, but live setups sometimes included Tube Screamer or similar. No evidence of modulation/time-based pedals on the riff section in the studio version."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comments/9s62m9/needing_some_help_on_guitarsamps_relating_to_oasis/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/oasis/comments/5eblla/what_guitarsamps_to_get_to_make_the_early_oasis/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher?hide_incorrect_submissions=false&page=7&sort=new"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/some-might-say--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Grudge",
  "artist": "TOOL",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4 (Channel 3, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (Silverburst, late 1970s)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Lateralus' (2001). Adam Jones used his late 1970s Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst with Seymour Duncan pickups into a Diezel VH4 amp. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the studio riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "wah",
   "flanger",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/adam-jones",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ToolBand/comments/inducs/adams_guitar_tone_on_the_grudge/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-grudge--tool--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "One Step Closer",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Rackmount, Revision G, c. 1999-2000)",
   "guitar": "PRS CE24 (1999, mahogany body, maple neck, rosewood fretboard)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Hybrid Theory album (2000). Brad Delson used a PRS CE24 with stock humbuckers into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for the main riff. Some sources mention Orange or Marshall amps, but the Dual Rectifier is most consistently cited for the album's heavy rhythm tones. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for the studio riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (HFS Treble humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkinPark/comments/18o41of/linkin_park_tone_specifically_one_step_closer/",
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/best-fuzz-pedal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one-step-closer--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Papercut",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Ibanez RG470",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2000. Guitar and amp confirmed for Hybrid Theory era and visible in period photos and interviews. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Papercut'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/brad-delson?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/NativeInstruments/comments/1983mmy/nu_metal_preset_on_guitar_rig_7/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/LinkinPark/comments/1pu9thi/trying_to_get_close_to_the_hybrid_theory_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/papercut--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "She Loves You (Mono Version)",
  "artist": "The Beatles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (all guitars, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "1962 Höfner 500/1 Violin Bass (Paul McCartney), 1962 Gretsch Duo Jet (George Harrison), 1958 Rickenbacker 325 (John Lennon)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1963. All guitars and bass were tracked live in the studio. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects on the original mono recording. Guitar parts for the riff section are played by Harrison (lead/riff) and Lennon (rhythm), both through Vox AC30 amps. No evidence of amp reverb or other built-in effects used on this recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Harrison), Middle position (Lennon)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-beatles-guitar-bass-tones-legacy"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/she-loves-you-mono-version--the-beatles--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Still of the Night",
  "artist": "Whitesnake",
  "genre": "",
  "era": "",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "John Sykes, the guitarist for Whitesnake during the recording of 'Still of the Night,' is known for using a Gibson Les Paul Standard equipped with humbucking pickups through a Marshall JCM800 amplifier. This combination contributed to the song's distinctive tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://storage.googleapis.com/dncmsodkkhhgse/whitesnake-guitar-tone.html",
   "https://junkyardrockstories.com/2023/03/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-guitarists-who-rocked-whitesnake/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/john-sykes-gear",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/marshall-jcm800-settings"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/still-of-the-night--white-snake--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cárcel, Hospital & Cementerio",
  "artist": "Los Tres",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar 1960s/1970s Fender amp, based on genre and era)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Stratocaster, based on era and band history)",
   "notes": "No direct sources found for studio gear on this song. Los Tres are known for using Fender guitars and amps in the 1990s. Settings and gear are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Chilean rock setups. Studio recording, 1995 album 'La Espada & la Pared'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/preguntaleareddit/comments/1nb3k76/cual_es_tu_cancion_de_rock_en_espa%C3%B1ol_favorita/?tl=en"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/c-rcel-hospital-cementerio--los-tres--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Portrait of Tracy",
  "artist": "Jaco Pastorius",
  "genre": "Post‑bop, jazz fusion",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Acoustic 360 (used live), but recording likely direct into board (no amp)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Used Rotosound roundwound strings; G and D strings tuned slightly sharp for harmonics"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "source: turn0search1",
   "source: turn0search2",
   "source: turn0search15"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/portrait-of-tracy--jaco-pastorius--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Atom Heart Mother",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head with WEM 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (1969 black Strat, likely with stock single-coil pickups, used by Gilmour in this era for slide solos)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1970. Gilmour used his black Stratocaster for slide solos in this era. Amp is Hiwatt DR103, as confirmed for Atom Heart Mother/Meddle period. Effects chain includes Fuzz Face, Binson Echorec, and DeArmond volume pedal. Settings are estimated based on era and typical Gilmour rig; no direct studio knob settings found."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "delay",
   "volume pedal",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (for smooth slide tone)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-obscured-by-clouds",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-meddle",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/pinkfloyd/comments/wjm64n/atom_heart_mother_slide_solo/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour?items_page=3&load_section=items"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/atom-heart-mother--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "That Was Just Your Life",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio), Mesa/Boogie Mark IV (possible layering), Diezel VH4 (likely used on Death Magnetic era), Marshall JCM800 (possible layering)",
   "guitar": "ESP MX-220 (Hetfield's custom model, black finish)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'That Was Just Your Life' (Death Magnetic, 2008). Main rhythm by James Hetfield. ESP MX-220 with EMG 81 bridge pickup into Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ or Diezel VH4. No confirmed pedal use for riff section; high-gain amp distortion. Settings estimated based on Death Magnetic era and genre. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/metallica-death-magnetic",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/secrets-behind-metallica-sad-but-true",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/1ljbv4j/guitarists_how_does_james_activate_distortion_in/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/that-was-just-your-life--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Give it Away",
  "artist": "Red Hot Chile Peppers",
  "genre": "Funk rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Gallien‑Krueger 800RB head with Mesa/Boogie bass cabinet",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Signal chain included DI blended with mic’d amp (Sennheiser MD421 or EV RE20); minimal to no EQ or compression during tracking"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "both",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.tonedb.co/tones/red-hot-chili-peppers/give-it-away/bass-guitar",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Give_It_Away_(Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers_song)"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/give-it-away--red-hot-chile-peppers--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Singing!",
  "artist": "Ho - Kago Tea Time",
  "genre": "",
  "era": "",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "The guitarist Yui Hirasawa is often depicted using a Gibson Les Paul Standard, which is known for its warm and full tone. The Marshall JCM800 amp is renowned for its classic rock sound, providing a crunchy and powerful distortion."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/yui-hirasawa",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/marshall-jcm800-amp-settings",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/reviews/gibson-les-paul-standard-review",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/marshall-jcm800-2203-review"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/singing--ho-kago-tea-time--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Oh! Tengo Suerte",
  "artist": "Masayoshi Takanaka",
  "genre": "jazz",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s-early 1980s Japanese or US model, maple neck, single tone knob)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original release year 1981. Guitar confirmed as Stratocaster with neck pickup for riff. Amp inferred from era, genre, and Takanaka's known studio use. No evidence of pedals for riff section; chorus and reverb likely from amp."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MasayoshiTakanaka/comments/1j9z82o/need_help_getting_masayoshi_takanakas_exact_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1j9z4ug/need_help_getting_masayoshi_takanakas_exact_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/masayoshi-takanaka",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MasayoshiTakanaka/comments/15peub7/takanaka_music_gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/oh-tengo-suerte--masayoshi-takanaka--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "In Bloom",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Bassman (blackface, vintage tube amp, used in Nevermind studio sessions)",
   "guitar": "Fender Mustang (early 60s, sonic blue, single-coil bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'In Bloom' (Nevermind, 1991). Guitar is the early 60s sonic blue Mustang with single-coil bridge pickup, as confirmed by Equipboard and video evidence. Amp is Fender Bassman, used in Nevermind sessions per Butch Vig and Equipboard. Effects chain includes Boss DS-1 Distortion and Electro-Harmonix Small Clone chorus. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Nevermind session gear."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/8egufj/anyone_know_the_pedals_used_in_in_bloom_more/",
   "https://applink.reverb.com/en-hu/news/video-how-to-achieve-nirvana-guitar-tones-with-5-cheap-pedals",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Nirvana/comments/epess4/what_effect_pedals_did_kurt_use_on_in_bloom/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/in-bloom--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Crate G20 Guitar Amplifier",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'The Emptiness Machine (Instrumental)' riff section, 2024. Gear confirmed for 'From Zero' sessions; no evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this track. No explicit pedalboard for this song, but Fractal Audio FC-12 controller was present in studio rig."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/linkin-park-from-zero",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/linkin-park"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-emptiness-machine-instrumental--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rust",
  "artist": "Black Label Society",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 100W head",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (Zakk Wylde signature, bullseye finish, likely with EMG pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, released 2002 on '1919 Eternal'. Zakk Wylde is known for using his Les Paul Custom with EMG pickups and a cranked Marshall JCM800 for solos in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo. Effects inferred from typical Zakk Wylde solo tones and audible effects in the recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (EMG 81)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1eo5a2z/what_pedals_are_used_in_black_label_societys_music/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackLabelSociety/comments/1p59een/zakk_wylde_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/hshdh0/does_anyone_know_what_pedals_zakk_wylde_is_using/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rust--black-label-society--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Celebrity Skin",
  "artist": "Hole",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall Commander II RG-120 212",
   "guitar": "Rickenbacker 360",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1998. Guitar and amp confirmed as primary rig for Courtney Love during 'Celebrity Skin' era. No evidence found for alternate guitars or amps on the clean riff section. No evidence of pedal use for clean tone in studio; Big Muff Pi mentioned for fuzz/distorted sections only."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/hole"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/celebrity-skin--hole--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Spheres of Madness",
  "artist": "Decapitated",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Ibanez RG7620",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Nihility' album released in 2002."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yg7_cdicWC8",
   "https://forum.fractalaudio.com/threads/blending-amps-patch-building-etc.34846/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/spheres-of-madness--decapitated--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "YUKON (Live Grammy)",
  "artist": "Lewis Hanton",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp modeler, specific amp model not specified)",
   "guitar": "1988 Yamaha RGX 612S",
   "notes": "Live performance at 2026 Grammy Awards; guitar plugged directly into Neural DSP Quad Cortex amp modeler; no traditional amp on stage. Looper pedal (Boss RC-600) used for layering. No evidence of additional pedals or analog amp."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "looper"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/justin-bieber-just-gave-the-most-literal-stripped-down-grammys-performance-possible-playing-an-80s-yamaha-electric-guitar-and-an-akai-mpc-live-iii-in-just-his-underwear",
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/how-musicians-use-loopers"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/yukon-live-grammy--lewis-hanton--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dead Memories",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII Head",
   "guitar": "Fender Jim Root Jazzmaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2008 (Vol. 3: The Subliminal Verses era). Jim Root used his signature Jazzmaster with EMG active pickups direct into the Orange Rockerverb 100 MKII, relying on the amp's preamp gain for distortion. No external distortion pedals used for the main riff; overdrive pedal (MXR GT-OD) reserved for leads/solos. Settings estimated based on typical Orange Rockerverb usage in metal and Root's stated approach. No evidence of additional effects or pedals on the main riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jim-root",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-slipknot-638502",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fender-jim-root-jazzmaster"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dead-memories--slipknot--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Weight of Dreams",
  "artist": "Greta Van Fleet",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 (Plexi, vintage reissue, as used in studio for The Battle at Garden's Gate)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue, sunburst, as used by Jake Kiszka on The Battle at Garden's Gate sessions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2020-2021. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not just live. Jext TELEZ Range Van Lord boost pedal used for heavy riff sections. No evidence of additional drive/distortion pedals for the riff. Effects chain is minimal for riff section; focus is on amp and boost pedal. No evidence of modulation or delay in riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/greta-van-fleet-the-battle-at-garden-s-gate",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/greta-van-fleet-2021"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-weight-of-dreams--greta-van-fleet--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Comfortably Numb",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely direct or through studio preamp, no evidence of electric amp for riff)",
   "guitar": "Ovation Custom Legend 1619-4 (acoustic, Nashville tuning)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979. The main riff/verse rhythm is played on an Ovation Custom Legend 1619-4 acoustic in Nashville tuning, not electric. Electric guitar (Fender Stratocaster) is only used for solos and fills. No evidence of amp or pedal use for the acoustic rhythm track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo pickup (Ovation acoustic)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-david-gilmours-tone-on-pink-floyds-comfortably-numb"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/comfortably-numb--pink-floyd--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Projection",
  "artist": "Yoshimasa Terui",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no explicit amp model found; likely modern high-headroom amp, possibly Marshall or Roland JC-120 based on genre/era conventions)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (exact model not found; likely a modern solidbody electric, possibly Fender or Ibanez style based on Japanese rock/OST conventions)",
   "notes": "No direct sources specify the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for the studio recording of 'Projection' riff. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year is 2020s (Jujutsu Kaisen OST era)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated; typical for rhythm crunch in this genre, but not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/fatestaynight/comments/1makik7/yoshimasa_terui_jujutsu_kaisen_and_gundam/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/translator/comments/1oc7xpy/japanese_english_apparently_this_is_the_notebook/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/JuJutsuKaisen/comments/1qc6fje/what_do_you_guys_think_of_the_soundtrack_this/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/projection--yoshimasa-terui--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Mono)",
  "artist": "The Rolling Stones",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 'Black Panel' Dual Showman",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (1959, likely sunburst, used by Keith Richards for the riff recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1965. The riff was tracked using a Gibson Les Paul Standard through a Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone pedal into a Fender Dual Showman amp. No evidence of additional pedals or effects in the studio signal chain. All sources confirm this setup for the original mono studio recording, not live or later performances."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/rollingstones/comments/1f44j6z/guitar_tone_for_no_satisfaction/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/10-great-fuzz-guitar-songs",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/face-the-fuzz-a-beginners-and-skeptics-guide-to-fuzz-pedals",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-25-greatest-classic-rock-guitar-tones-of-all-time",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/greatest-guitar-effects-moments/5",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/book-excerpt-rolling-stones-gear",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/keith-richards?items_page=4&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/keith-richards"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-can-t-get-no-satisfaction-mono--the-rolling-stones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dogs",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "1959 Fender Custom Telecaster (sunburst, rosewood neck, Stratocaster neck pickup mod)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Animals (1977). Guitar was tuned down a whole step (D standard). The neck pickup was a Stratocaster single coil swapped in for the original humbucker. Fuzz Face and other effects used for solo. Amp is Hiwatt DR103, not Fender, for the main distorted solo sound."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "wah",
   "delay",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (Stratocaster single coil)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1109109",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-gilmour?hide_incorrect_submissions=false&page=2&sort=new",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-animals",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/dave-gilmour-animals-tone.2469194/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1oec1vv/need_help_in_identifying_david_gilmours_effects/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/david-gilmour-tone-analysis-dogs-animals-1977"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dogs--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "My Curse",
  "artist": "Killswitch Engage",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney VH100R",
   "guitar": "Caparison Horus (Joel Stroetzel signature, likely used in studio for clean parts)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006 (As Daylight Dies album). Clean sections are likely recorded with the Laney VH100R's clean channel, as per era-correct rig rundowns. No evidence of live gear or alternate amps for clean in studio. No evidence of additional amp modeling or digital amps for the original studio clean tone."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/killswitch-engage-ironhearts-redemption-and-big-digits"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/my-curse--killswitch-engage--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Times Like These",
  "artist": "Foo Fighters",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (handwired, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Trini Lopez (1966, red finish)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2002. Dave Grohl stated he used his red 1966 Gibson Trini Lopez through a Vox AC30 for clean tones on 'Times Like These'. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the clean riff section. Settings estimated based on typical AC30 clean usage and genre."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/interview-foo-fighters-discuss-their-heavy-2011-album-wasting-light",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-grohl"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/times-like-these--foo-fighters--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "It Smells Like Fudge Axe in Here",
  "artist": "Hot Mulligan",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, Vox AC30, or Marshall JCM800 based on genre and era, but not confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Fender Jazzmaster, based on genre and band history)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model for this specific studio recording. All gear is estimated based on Hot Mulligan's typical pop-punk studio setups and genre conventions. Studio recording, 2024."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for distorted pop-punk riffing)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hotmulliganband/comments/1owxjbn/fudge_axe_is_a_perfect_hot_mully_song/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/it-smells-like-fudge-axe-in-here--hot-mulligan--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Day Tripper",
  "artist": "The Beatles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 8.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Casino (1965, likely John Lennon's or George Harrison's, semi-hollow, P-90 pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1965. The main riff was likely played by John Lennon or George Harrison on an Epiphone Casino through a Vox AC30. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the studio recording. Pickup choice is bridge pickup as recommended by multiple sources for accuracy to the original tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/tuition/guitars/how-to-play-the-day-tripper-riff-by-the-beatles-219463",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/george-harrison-greatest-guitar-moments",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=2128166"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/day-tripper--the-beatles--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Eruption",
  "artist": "Van Halen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt 'Plexi' (run through Variac at ~90V, Marshall 1960A 4x12 cab, Celestion G12M speakers)",
   "guitar": "Frankenstrat (homemade, Boogie Bodies Strat-style ash body, bird’s eye maple neck, vintage Strat tremolo, single Gibson PAF humbucker in bridge)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1977 (Van Halen debut album sessions at Sunset Sound, Los Angeles). No pedals in front of amp; effects added post or via rack. Variac used to drop voltage for amp. Pickup selector: bridge only. No evidence of live/tour gear for this recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eddie-van-halen?items_page=3&load_section=items",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-eddie-van-halens-guitar-tone-on-everybody-wants-some",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/eruption",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/theres-a-tape-delay-on-one-song-van-halen-used-it-on-eruption-the-weird-old-gear-inside-the-new-album-by-coheed-and-cambria"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/eruption--van-halen--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Four Horsemen",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 8.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 2203 (modded, 100W head, used in studio for Kill 'Em All)",
   "guitar": "1980 Gibson Flying V (white, used by James Hetfield)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1983. Rhythm guitar for riff section. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars/amps for this part. No evidence of effects loop or rack gear. Kirk Hammett also used the same amp for leads, but this is the rhythm/riff tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=713890",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/metallica-the-first-10-years",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metallica/comments/b0s8e3/any_idea_what_pedals_were_used_on_kill_em_all/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-four-horsemen--metallica--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Crazy On You",
  "artist": "Heart",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Direct to console (studio), possible light EQ/comp in mix; no electric amp used for riff section",
   "guitar": "1970s Ovation Legend 1617 Acoustic-Electric",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975-1976 (Dreamboat Annie sessions). The riff section is played on a 1970s Ovation Legend 1617 acoustic-electric, plugged direct or possibly through a DI box. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the main riff. All sources and live footage confirm acoustic for riff. No pedals or effects except possible light plate reverb from studio mix."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo undersaddle pickup (Ovation acoustic, direct out)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/interview-nancy-wilson-goddess-of-rhythm",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/podcast/100-guitarists/nancy-wilson-is-heart-s-not-so-secret-weapon"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/crazy-on-you--heart--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pink Maggit",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Uberschall (original EL34 model, studio version, not MK2/KT88 live variant)",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 7-string, likely custom shop, used on White Pony sessions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'White Pony' (2000). Gear confirmed for album era; live rigs may differ. Pedalboard details for this song are sparse, but delay is confirmed for 'Pink Maggit' riff. No evidence of fuzz, wah, or modulation in riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/stephen-carpenter?hide_incorrect_submissions=true&page=4&sort=new",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/tc-electronic-2290-dynamic-digital-delay-pedal",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/deftones-white-pony"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pink-maggit--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Senhor e Rei",
  "artist": "Davi Sacer & Trazendo a Arca",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown clean amp (likely Fender or Roland JC-120 style, typical for Brazilian gospel/pop rock in 2000s)",
   "guitar": "Unknown Strat-style electric guitar",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original release circa 2007-2008. No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp model for this song's riff section. Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical Brazilian gospel session setups."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/senhor-e-rei--davi-sacer-trazendo-a-arca--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Killeagh",
  "artist": "Kingfishr",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "None (acoustic, no amp evident in studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2023. No evidence of electric guitar or amp in riff section; all sources and listening confirm acoustic guitar as primary instrument."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Piezo (if amplified); otherwise, mic'd acoustic",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/IndieFolk/comments/1qldkpg/favorite_indie_folk_artist/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Irishmusic/comments/1la55ej/traditional_artistsbands_who_are_rowdy_like_the/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/killeagh--kingfishr--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Heavy",
  "artist": "Collective Soul",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier 150W Solo Head",
   "guitar": "PRS McCarty Archtop",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1999. Gear inferred from Equipboard and typical band setup for this era. No direct studio photo evidence for this exact song, but PRS McCarty Archtop and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier are repeatedly cited as core studio gear for the band in this period."
  },
  "effects": [
   "tremolo",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/heavy-by-collective-soul-tips.1695218/",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/collective-soul",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/16yz1s3/need_suggestions_to_get_this_sound_from_heavy_by/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heavy--collective-soul--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "So Far Away",
  "artist": "Sultans Of Swing (dire Straits Sound-a-like)",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibrolux Reverb (silverface, late 1970s)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (1977-1979, maple neck, stock single coils)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978 era. Guitar and amp confirmed for original Dire Straits 'Sultans of Swing' riff section; this is a sound-a-like, so same gear is assumed for accuracy. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No evidence of live/tour-specific substitutions."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 2 (bridge + middle, Stratocaster 'quack' setting)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mark-knopfler",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/25-of-the-greatest-guitar-tones-of-all-time",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/16qnjd1/any_advice_how_to_hit_the_sultans_of_swing_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/so-far-away--sultans-of-swing-dire-straits-sound-a-like--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Purnota",
  "artist": "Warfaze",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no explicit source for studio amp on 'Purnota'; likely solid-state or Marshall-style amp typical of Bangladeshi rock in late 2000s)",
   "guitar": "Jackson RR3 (Crimson Swirl finish, used during early Warfaze era)",
   "notes": "No direct studio documentation for 'Purnota' clean section. Guitarist Oni Hasan used Jackson RR3 with Seymour Duncan humbuckers during early Warfaze era (2008+). Amp model for studio recording is not specified in available sources. Song was recorded in studio, released post-2008."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://onihasan.com/equipment",
   "https://www.facebook.com/kamal.warfaze/posts/guitar-and-gears-qa-i-would-love-to-answer-frequently-asked-questions-about-guit/353700216114042/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/purnota--warfaze--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Body Paint",
  "artist": "Arctic Monkeys",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Deluxe",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2022 (The Car album). Alex Turner used the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe for the solo section of 'Body Paint' as confirmed by Equipboard and multiple sources. The amp is a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, which Turner is documented using for both recording and live performances during this era. No evidence of alternative amps or guitars for this solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/arctic-monkeys-body-paint",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/alex-turner-arctic-monkeys",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tom-rowley",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/alex-turner-arctic-monkeys?items_page=3&load_section=items"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/body-paint--arctic-monkeys--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Battle-Axe",
  "artist": "Deftones",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Axe-Fx II (amp modeling), Engl Tube Poweramp E850/100, Orange 4x12 cabinets",
   "guitar": "ESP Stef B-7 (Stephen Carpenter Signature 7-string, likely Fluence model for 2003 era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for Deftones' self-titled album (2003). Stephen Carpenter used Axe-Fx II for amp modeling, running into Engl tube power amps and Orange 4x12 cabs. Guitar is a 7-string ESP Stef B-7 with EMG 707 pickups. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this song's riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/deftones-a-little-darkness",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/deftones-deftones"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/battle-axe--deftones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dracula",
  "artist": "Tame Impala",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (standard, not hand-wired, as seen in studio photos and cited for Lonerism era)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or Mexican, as per Kevin Parker's typical studio use for Lonerism-era recordings)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2012 (Lonerism era). Gear confirmed for this era and style, but no direct photo/video of 'Dracula' session. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "overdrive",
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (for sharper attack and clarity in riff section)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1i8vlsj/tame_impala_guitar_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TameImpala/comments/t2yfu9/tame_impala_pedals_guide/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1bwy3z/how_to_get_a_guitar_sound_similar_to_tame_impala/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kevin-parker",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TameImpala/comments/11vb73c/tame_impala_budget_tone_guide/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dracula--tame-impala--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "You Really Got Me",
  "artist": "Van Halen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 100W (Plexi, late 1960s/early 1970s, EL34s, Variac set to ~90V)",
   "guitar": "Ibanez Destroyer (Korina, 1975, stock humbuckers)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1977/1978. Used for the main riff/rhythm section of 'You Really Got Me' on Van Halen I. Frankenstrat was NOT used for this part; Ibanez Destroyer confirmed by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals in the signal chain for the riff section; distortion is amp-based. No effects loop. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects on the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/eddie-van-halens-original-78-rig-exhibit.2126429/page-4",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/eddie-van-halen",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/eddie-van-halens-original-78-rig-exhibit.2126429/page-2"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/you-really-got-me--van-halen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mr. Brownstone (Live)",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2555 Silver Jubilee head with Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (Slash, live 1987-1993 era)",
   "notes": "Live performance, late 1980s/early 1990s; Slash's main live rig for Mr. Brownstone riff section. Not the Appetite studio amp, but the Silver Jubilee used for live shows in this era."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/guns-n-roses-under-appreciated-the-spaghetti-incident-and-live-era-87-93-re-examined",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/guns-n-roses-appetite-for-destruction",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GunsNRoses/comments/1qymz8o/what_effects_does_slash_has_on_mr_brownstone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mr-brownstone-live--guns-n-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pretty When You Cry",
  "artist": "Lana Del Rey",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 7
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender or similar clean amp typical for Lana Del Rey sessions)",
   "guitar": "Vintage Fender Telecaster (Electric Lady Studios in-house guitar)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2014 (Ultraviolence album). Guitarist: Blake Lee (aka Blake Stranathan). Gear confirmed for studio, not live. Pedal and guitar confirmed for this song/era; amp not specified."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/blake-lee-lana-del-rey",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/lana-del-rey/pretty-when-you-cry-tabs-5063236"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pretty-when-you-cry--lana-del-rey--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Under the Bridge",
  "artist": "Red Hot Chili Peppers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 (studio recording, 1991)",
   "guitar": "1962 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Under the Bridge' (1991). John Frusciante used his 1962 Fender Stratocaster into a Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 head. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff section. All info is for the original studio version."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/60hwel/question_under_the_bridge_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/RedHotChiliPeppers/comments/3oqao0/amp_setting_for_a_john_frusciante_sound/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/john-frusciante-best-red-hot-chili-peppers-guitar-moments",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=365795",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/RedHotChiliPeppers/comments/hyhpib/red_hot_chili_peppers_under_the_bridge_i/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/under-the-bridge--red-hot-chili-peppers--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Soulshine",
  "artist": "Gov't Mule",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Soldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original 1994 release of 'Soulshine' by Gov't Mule. Warren Haynes is known for using a Gibson Les Paul into a Soldano SLO-100 for studio work in this era. No direct evidence of pedal use on the studio solo, but forum consensus and audio suggest amp-driven overdrive. No evidence of modulation, delay, or wah on the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/warren-haynes-and-soldano.464247/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/soulshine-tone.243037/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1nvkuqd/the_best_lead_tone_youve_heard/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/soulshine--gov-t-mule--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "T.N.T.",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 3.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100-watt, non-master volume, late 60s/early 70s Plexi)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1970-1973 model)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975. Angus Young used his main Gibson SG into a cranked Marshall Super Lead. No pedals or effects except possibly the Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless, which acted as a preamp/boost. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects on the original studio solo."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/ACDC/comments/11ponog/tnt_live_at_donington_guitar_cover/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/angus-youngs-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-acdc-stars-high-voltage-tones",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/this_is_the_gear_angus_and_malcolm_young_used_on_acdcs_highway_to_hell_album-94981"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/t-n-t--ac-dc--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "So Goes the Story",
  "artist": "Eddie Hazel",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead (Plexi, 100-watt, full stack, early 1970s)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, black finish)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1974 (from 'Game, Dames and Guitar Thangs' sessions). Gear inferred from era, interviews, and period photos. No direct evidence for 'So Goes the Story' solo, but consistent with Hazel's known studio rig for heavy solo tones."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "wah",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/the-musicians-musician-eddie-hazel/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/parliament-funkadelic-a-funk-guitar-roundtable",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/eddie-hazel-funkadelic-any-love-out-there.650771/page-3",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/fuzz-used-on-maggot-brain-eddie-hazel-gear.2359336/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/25-greatest-wah-solos-all-time"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/so-goes-the-story--eddie-hazel--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Like Light to the Flies",
  "artist": "Trivium",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9.5,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 or Peavey 6505+ head into Marshall JCM900BV 4x12 cab",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (Matt Heafy) or Ibanez RG1527 (Corey Beaulieu)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2004-2005 (Ascendancy album). Sources confirm Peavey 5150/6505+ heads and Marshall cabs for the album. Maxon OD808 and Boss NS-2 Noise Gate pedals were in the rig. Guitar choice varies between Heafy and Beaulieu; both used for rhythm tracks. Settings are for studio rhythm/riff section, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/how-to-get-classic-evh-5150-tones-using-guitar-modelling",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Trivium_-_Pull_Harder_on_the_Strings_of_Your_Martyr",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/ibanez-rg-1527"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/like-light-to-the-flies--trivium--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Raise a Hallelujah (Live)",
  "artist": "Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Morgan AC-20 Deluxe 2x12 Alnico Blue",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar)",
   "notes": "Settings and gear inferred from YouTube tutorial using the same amp and guitar type for the riff section. No direct studio documentation found for the original live recording. Likely similar to Bethel Music's typical live/studio setup for this era (2018-2019)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "compression"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.64,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH8w9qOH588",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65bzoLLOE64"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/raise-a-hallelujah-live--bethel-music-jonathan-david-helser-melissa-helser--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Heavy Fuel (Live Album Version)",
  "artist": "Dire Straits",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Soldano SLO-100 Super Lead Overdrive (live rig, early 1990s)",
   "guitar": "Pensa-Suhr MK1 (Mark Knopfler signature, custom build, HSS configuration)",
   "notes": "Live performance, 'On The Night' album (recorded 1992, released 1993). Knopfler used his Pensa-Suhr MK1 with HSS pickups and a Soldano SLO-100 head for the main riff section. No evidence of pedalboard use for the riff; distortion from amp. No chorus, delay, or modulation effects audible in riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/livesound/comments/3cjz8y/post_your_reference_tracks/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/direstraits/comments/1g6kf63/what_opinion_about_ds_would_make_you_feel_like/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heavy-fuel-live-album-version--dire-straits--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Don't Wanna Be Me",
  "artist": "Type O Negative",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "A/DA MP-1 Preamp into MosValve power amp (studio, early 2000s era), likely into Marshall 4x12 cab",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG (early 2000s, likely Standard or Special, mahogany body, maple neck, Sustainiac neck pickup, Seymour Duncan PAF-style bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2002-2003. Kenny Hickey used a rack system with A/DA preamp and MosValve power amp for the 'Life Is Killing Me' album. Guitar was a Gibson SG with Sustainiac in neck and Seymour Duncan PAF-style in bridge. Pedalboard included Boss CE-2 Chorus and Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer for filtering lows in drop tunings. Chorus effect is prominent in solo. No evidence of delay or wah in solo. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical use for this rig."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/type-o-negative-eye-am-kenny-hickey",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kenny-hickey",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/metalguitar/comments/1ao31yj/type_o_negative_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/typeonegative/comments/15hgsv2/how_do_i_get_type_o_negative_guitar_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-don-t-wanna-be-me--type-o-negative--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cowboys from Hell (Live from Monsters In Moscow Festival, 1991)",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG-100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1981 model, as used by Dimebag Darrell in 1991 live shows)",
   "notes": "Live performance at Monsters of Rock, Moscow, 1991. Dimebag's live rig closely matched his studio setup for this era, with the addition of rack EQ and noise gate. No evidence of tube amps or different guitars for this live riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "flanger",
   "eq",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-cowboys-from-hell",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/18j1jey/cowboys_from_hell_starting_off_time/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cowboys-from-hell-live-from-monsters-in-moscow-fes--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dios imparable",
  "artist": "Marcos Witt",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown clean amp (likely Fender or similar, exact model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown Strat-style electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Dios imparable' riff section. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. Settings and gear inferred from genre, era, and typical worship guitar setups. Studio recording, released 2010s."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.52,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/marcos-witt-tabs-a8548",
   "https://gtdb.org/beadgbea/videos/WT4k1eGko0A"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dios-imparable--marcos-witt--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Daughter (Remastered)",
  "artist": "Pearl Jam",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, early 1990s era)",
   "guitar": "Fender American Vintage '57 Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Daughter' (Vs., 1993); evidence from era-correct interviews and forum posts indicates Mike McCready used a '57 Stratocaster into a Marshall JCM800 for the main riff. No evidence of live rig or later amp models for the original studio recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-mccready",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1538016",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/pearljam/comments/14cxm4o/pearl_jam_guitar_tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/daughter-remastered--pearl-jam--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blandest (Demo)",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (1968, head only, into 2x12 cab with Celestion speakers)",
   "guitar": "Univox Hi-Flier Phase 3",
   "notes": "Studio home demo recording, 1988; gear confirmed by Jack Endino for Bleach-era demos. No evidence of live performance for this demo. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kurt-cobain",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/aaron-rash-kurt-cobain-the-engine-pedal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blandest-demo--nirvana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Preludio Obsesivo",
  "artist": "Rata Blanca",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (most probable based on era, genre, and Giardino's known rig for this album)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or 1980s, as used by Walter Giardino on El Reino Olvidado)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2008 (El Reino Olvidado album). Gear confirmed for this album, but no explicit photo/video of the exact solo session. DOD Overdrive Preamp 250 confirmed as main overdrive pedal for this era. No explicit evidence of other pedals or amp effects for this song's solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/rata-blanca-el-reino-olvidado",
   "https://cloverstain.com/blog/how-to-master-neoclassical-rock-guitar-solos-inspired-by-rata-blanca-to-create-an-epic-alternative-rock-sound-like-cloverstain",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1ow9g9p/what_are_some_hard_songs_to_learn/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/preludio-obsesivo--rata-blanca--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Noah's Highlight Reel",
  "artist": "Dijon",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender or clean-voiced amp, model not specified in sources)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on genre/era/artist's typical gear)",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'Noah's Highlight Reel' riff section. No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and artist's typical collaborators (Mk.gee, Dijon). Studio recording, 2021 (from album 'Absolutely')."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (likely, based on warm, rounded tone)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/dijondijon/comments/uzeh8v/guitar_chordstabs_for_noahs_highlight_reel/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/zachbryan/comments/1gpdz5j/noah_le_gros/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/noah-s-highlight-reel--dijon--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Smells Like Teen Spirit",
  "artist": "Nirvana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Studio Preamp → Crown Power Base 2 Power Amp → Marshall 4x12 Cabinets",
   "guitar": "1965 Fender Jaguar (left-handed, DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge, DiMarzio PAF neck)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1991, Nevermind sessions at Sound City Studios. Clean tone for verse/intro. Guitar and amp confirmed for studio use on this song/section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (DiMarzio PAF)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://pt.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Nirvana_-_Smells_Like_Teen_Spirit",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-kurt-cobains-guitar-tone-on-nirvanas-smells-like-teen-spirit",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarden/comments/1ibp4h0/kurt_cobains_gear_the_nevermind_rig_and_how_to/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/smells-like-teen-spirit--nirvana--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dancing Dead",
  "artist": "Avenged Sevenfold",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Schecter Synyster Gates Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2005 (City of Evil sessions). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this solo; typical Synyster Gates studio setup inferred from era and genre."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/1p078r1/hardest_a7x_guitar_solo/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarlessons/comments/1ba0y9h/ive_been_trying_to_play_dancing_dead_by_avenged/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/avengedsevenfold/comments/1hehj8o/easy_a7x_solos/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dancing-dead--avenged-sevenfold--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Tyler",
  "artist": "Toadies",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2205",
   "guitar": "Gibson Custom Shop 1964 SG Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Rubberneck album (1994). Gear confirmed for era and band, but not all sources tie every pedal to this specific song. Focused on distorted riff tone, not clean sections."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "distortion",
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/toadies",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/vaden-todd-lewis",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/clark-vogeler"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/tyler--toadies--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cemetery Gates",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1980s/early 1990s, custom or standard model)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990 (Cowboys From Hell album). Dimebag's main clean tone was achieved with the Randall RG100ES, likely using the neck pickup for warmth. No evidence of additional clean amp or guitar for the clean intro/verse. No evidence of live-specific gear for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/dimebag-darrells-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-game-changing-pantera-guitarists-sound",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/ik-multimedia-introduces-dimebag-darrell-cfh-collection-for-amplitube"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cemetery-gates--pantera--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "dorisu karano tegami",
  "artist": "deadman",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no confirmed source for exact amp model on this recording; Marshall JCM 800 or similar high-gain British amp is likely for this genre/era, but not confirmed)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (no confirmed source for exact model on this recording; Deadman often used Gibson Les Paul or similar singlecut guitars in early 2000s J-rock/visual kei scene)",
   "notes": "No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp for 'dorisu karano tegami' riff section. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical Japanese alt-metal/visual kei setups of early 2000s. Studio recording, released 2003."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely, for main riff tightness and attack)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesemusic/comments/1erai6w/looking_for_j_rockmetal_bands_that_do_sad/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dorisu-karano-tegami--deadman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hangar 18 (2004 Remix)",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959SLP Super Lead (modded for higher gain, typical for Megadeth in this era)",
   "guitar": "Jackson King V (likely USA Custom Shop, early 1990s spec)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2004 remix of 1990 Rust in Peace session. No evidence of different gear for the remix; likely the original tracks were remixed, not re-recorded. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/1lv35en/hangar_18_guitar_tone_is_ass_compared_to_the/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/wh2ir0/this_is_what_is_wrong_with_the_remastered_rust_in/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Megadeth/comments/igq33p/original_vs_remastered_rust_in_peace_a_track_by/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hangar-18-2004-remix--megadeth--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "This Is the One (Remastered 2009)",
  "artist": "The Stone Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model)",
   "guitar": "1960 Fender Stratocaster (pink, likely studio-owned or hired for the session)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1988-1989 for debut album. Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and multiple sources as the pink 1960 Stratocaster. Amp not explicitly confirmed for this track, but Marshall is widely cited as Squire's main amp for the album. No evidence of Les Paul or other guitars for this riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/the-stone-roses-the-stone-roses",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/YamahaTHR/comments/zbj5cw/john_squire_stone_roses_tone/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/john-squire-where-have-you-been-all-my-life.1218925/page-2"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/this-is-the-one-remastered-2009--the-stone-roses--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hey You",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into WEM Super Starfinder 4x12 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, late 1960s/early 1970s, maple neck, stock single-coil pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1979. Clean riff section of 'Hey You' on The Wall. Gilmour used his Black Strat for the clean electric parts, with the Hiwatt DR103 as primary amp. Yamaha RA-200 rotary amp was also used for modulation/ambience in some overdubs, but main clean riff is Hiwatt. No evidence of live/tour gear for this section. Strings: GHS GB-DGG David Gilmour Signature Nickel-Plated (10.5-50)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "modulation",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pink-floyd-the-wall",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/pinkfloyd/comments/erfec4/does_anyone_know_what_guitar_and_amp_gilmour_was/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hey-you--pink-floyd--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "November Rain",
  "artist": "Guns N' Roses",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959 Super Lead (modded by Frank Levi/Glenn Buckley)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (Kris Derrig '59 replica)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990-1991. Used for the 'Use Your Illusion I' album. Clean sections likely used the same Les Paul and Marshall amp, with amp set for low gain and possible use of outboard digital reverb/delay. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for clean solo sections."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/tone-secrets-behind-welcome-jungle-guns-roses-slash-gnr-appetite-destruction",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/eg3env/gear_november_rain_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/eu11vy/play_trying_to_play_november_rain_solo_1_standard/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/slash"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/november-rain--guns-n-roses--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Steppin' Razor",
  "artist": "Sublime",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface or Silverface, as commonly used by Sublime in studio)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s/80s MIJ or MIM, as used by Bradley Nowell in studio)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994-1995 for the 'Robbin' the Hood' album. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for this clean riff section. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and typical Sublime studio gear. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for this part."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/CarAV/comments/1e8ywod/songs_for_heavy_bass/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/steppin-razor--sublime--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "degreeds centigrade",
  "artist": "deadman",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No information about the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'degreeds centigrade' by deadman (riff section) was found in the provided sources. No evidence for studio vs live differences or year-specific gear."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesemusic/comments/1dcumm3/suggest_me_some_jrock_or_other_cool_japanese_music/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesemusic/comments/1dcumm3/suggest_me_some_jrock_or_other_cool_japanese_music/?tl=fr"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/degreeds-centigrade--deadman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sultans of Swing (Live at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, 1983)",
  "artist": "Dire Straits",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1960s Fender Vibrolux (brown tolex)",
   "guitar": "1977 Fender Stratocaster (maple neck, stock pickups, red finish)",
   "notes": "Live performance at Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK, 1983. Mark Knopfler is known to use his 1977 Fender Stratocaster for Sultans of Swing live, plugged directly into a Fender Vibrolux for a clean, dynamic tone. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; amp reverb likely used. Settings are estimated based on typical live Fender Vibrolux usage for this era and genre."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 2 (bridge + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.48000000000000004,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Dire_Straits_-_Sultans_of_Swing"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sultans-of-swing-live-at-hammersmith-odeon-london--dire-straits--riff--clean--guitar-2/"
 },
 {
  "song": "So Por Uma Noite",
  "artist": "Charlie Brown Jr.",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Marcão in studio and live during early 2000s)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely Brazilian or Mexican model, as used by Marcão in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, circa 2003 (from the album 'Tamo Aí na Atividade'). No direct evidence for this exact solo, but all available sources and era photos indicate Stratocaster into Marshall JCM900 as Marcão's main setup. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this solo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/charlie-brown-jr-as-10-mais-ao-vivo"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/so-por-uma-noite--charlie-brown-jr--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Atba'a Al-Namrood",
  "artist": "Al-Namrood",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown high-gain solid-state or digital amp (likely Peavey, Randall, or Line 6, based on black metal genre and production context)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely mid-range humbucker-equipped electric, possibly ESP LTD or Jackson based on genre/region/era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, released 2017 (album 'Enkar'), riff section. No direct evidence of specific gear for this song/section. Black metal bands from this region/era often use affordable, high-gain solid-state or digital amps and basic humbucker guitars. No evidence of live rig or alternate studio setup."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://echoesanddust.com/2017/05/al-namrood-enkar/",
   "https://www.stranger-aeons.com/tag/black-metal/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/atba-a-al-namrood--al-namrood--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gifted Every Strength",
  "artist": "Loathe",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Audio Axe-FX III (amp modeling, likely high-gain amp model such as Mesa/Peavey/5150 emulation)",
   "guitar": "Epiphone 'Inspired by Gibson Custom' '63 Les Paul SG Custom with Maestro Vibrola",
   "notes": "Gear confirmed for Erik Bickerstaffe on 'Gifted Every Strength' live and likely studio (2020s). Axe-FX III used for both live and studio tones. No evidence of traditional tube amp on this recording. Pedalboard is used for select effects, but most core tone is from Axe-FX III. Studio context presumed for album version."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "modulation (occasional)",
   "digital reverb (minimal)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/loathe",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/erik-bickerstaffe"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gifted-every-strength--loathe--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blood Eagle",
  "artist": "Periphery",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III (using ML Sound Lab proprietary cabs, high-gain amp model, likely modeled after Peavey 5150 II or similar)",
   "guitar": "Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature 7-string (likely Juggernaut HT7 or Pro Series, used in studio tracking, drop G tuning)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Blood Eagle' (2019, Periphery IV: Hail Stan). Main rhythm/riff tracked with Axe-Fx III using ML Sound Lab cabs. No evidence of live rig or real amp used on this recording. Guitar passed between band members, but Jackson Misha Mansoor Signature 7-string with Bare Knuckle Juggernaut pickups is most likely for riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb (minimal)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/periphery-even-though-we-all-have-our-own-signature-guitars-when-we-record-we-like-to-pass-them-around-quite-a-bit",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/7String/comments/1qqf57i/periphery_blood_eagle_opening_riff_on_signature/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/periphery-periphery-iv-hail-stan"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blood-eagle--periphery--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Hope You're Unhappy",
  "artist": "Farside",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (most likely, based on genre, era, and typical 90s punk/hardcore studio setups; no direct source confirmation for this song/recording)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely early 90s, exact year/model unconfirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, released 1995 on 'Rigged'. No direct source confirms exact gear for this song, but Farside were known for using Les Pauls and Marshalls in the 90s Orange County punk/hardcore scene. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile/comments/1q3xu6i/what_are_your_favorite_songs_to_use_to_dial_in",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Emo/comments/1liqxd7/samiam_vs_seaweed_vs_farside_which_90s_band_do"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-hope-youre-unhappy--farside--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Two Towers",
  "artist": "Fit for An Autopsy",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6505+",
   "guitar": "ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Oh What The Future Holds' (2022). Guitarist Tim Howley is seen using the ESP E-II Horizon NT-7B with EMG pickups in official playthroughs. Peavey 6505+ is the band's main studio amp for heavy rhythm tones. Pedals used to boost the amp; see below for details."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.5680000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.metalsucks.net/2014/02/06/rigged-fit-autopsy-guitarist-patrick-sheridan",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHgBo63kfeI"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/two-towers--fit-for-an-autopsy--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Won't Fall in Love Today",
  "artist": "Suicidal Tendencies",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (most common for Suicidal Tendencies' debut and early 1980s punk/thrash recordings)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s-early 1980s, as used by Rocky George on early Suicidal Tendencies recordings)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1983 (album released 1983, likely recorded late 1982/early 1983). No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific track. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp distortion."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/18800g8/songs_about_trying_not_to_fall_in_love_with/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/musicsuggestions/comments/1q52ag2/best_surf_rock_songs/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/b69qdf/suicidal_tendencies_institutionalized_punkthrash/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/17lio9/suicidal_tendencies_institutionalized/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicRecommendations/comments/1fepsj1/need_aggressive_songs_after_break_up/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/thrashmetal/comments/1mo5pzi/what_are_some_of_your_favorite_thrash_metal_love/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/won-t-fall-in-love-today--suicidal-tendencies--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Agora Hills",
  "artist": "Doja Cat",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no specific amp model confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No official or forum sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the solo in 'Agora Hills' by Doja Cat. All available sources discuss the song in general terms or reference unrelated gear. This profile is estimated based on the genre, era, and audible tone in the studio recording. Studio recording, 2023."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Likely neck or middle position (exact not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/popheads/comments/1aespy0/rpopheads_aoty_2023_27_doja_cat_scarlet/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/airbuds/comments/1py7b3e/bored_give_me_some_song_recs_to_rate/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/agora-hills--doja-cat--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "להיות אדם",
  "artist": "Zohar Argov",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, common in Israeli studios of early 1980s)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely vintage Strat-style or Les Paul-style electric, common in Israeli pop of early 1980s)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original release 1982-1983. No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model for this song's riff section. No pedalboard or session notes found in available sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (estimated, based on warm, round tone in riff)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/hebrew/comments/gql4uu/hebrew_songs_recommendations/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lihyot-adam--zohar-argov--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Flick of the Wrist (Live at the Rainbow, London / November 1974)",
  "artist": "Queen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (1960s, likely Top Boost model, cranked for overdrive)",
   "guitar": "Homemade 'Red Special' electric guitar",
   "notes": "Live performance at the Rainbow, London, November 1974. Brian May's rig was well-documented for this era: Red Special into a treble booster into a cranked Vox AC30. No evidence of pedalboard use for the riff section; effects mainly from amp and treble booster. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Burns Tri-Sonic, series wiring, phase off)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/earthquaker-devices"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/flick-of-the-wrist-live-at-the-rainbow-london-nove--queen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "La Valse Du Temps",
  "artist": "LANDMVRKS",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely high-gain amp such as Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar, as is standard for metalcore studio recordings in the 2010s+)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely modern extended-range or baritone guitar, possibly ESP or Ibanez, as commonly used in modern metalcore)",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms exact guitar or amp for this recording. All gear is inferred based on genre, era, and typical LANDMVRKS studio practices. Studio recording, 2024 (from album release year)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (inferred, as is standard for heavy metalcore riff sections)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metalcore/comments/1ktruqg/landmvrks_la_valse_du_temps/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/la-valse-du-temps--landmvrks--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Taion",
  "artist": "the GazettE",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 DSL100 (typical for Visual kei/metal in mid-2000s Japan, no direct citation for Taion but consistent with band/era/genre)",
   "guitar": "ESP Eclipse (likely custom for Uruha or Aoi, as used by the GazettE in 2006 studio era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006 (NIL album). No direct studio documentation for Taion, but gear inferred from band’s 2006 era and genre. No evidence of live/touring substitutions."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/the-gazette"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/taion--the-gazette--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pens And Needles",
  "artist": "Hawthorne Heights",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Electro-Harmonix Sovtek MIG-100",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2006. Gear inferred from era-specific Equipboard entries for J.T. Woodruff and Micah Carli, who both used Gibson SGs and Sovtek MIG-100 heads during this album cycle. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the main riff section. No pedalboard or effect specifics for this track in studio; live gear may differ."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/j-t-woodruff",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/micah-carli",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawthorne_Heights"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pens-and-needles--hawthorne-heights--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Desert Rose",
  "artist": "Eric Johnson",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 4,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "100-watt Marshall head (likely Marshall JMP or Super Lead, vintage spec)",
   "guitar": "1954 Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Ah Via Musicom (1990). Gear confirmed for this album and song by Guitar World and multiple interviews. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the studio riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/eric-johnsons-10-greatest-guitar-moments",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/help-me-set-up-an-eric-johnson-tone.1918560/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/desert-rose--eric-johnson--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Big Poppa",
  "artist": "The Notorious B.I.G.",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Sampled amp tone from Isley Brothers' original (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean amp, but not confirmed for this sample)",
   "guitar": "Yamaha DX7 (sampled electric guitar from Isley Brothers' 'Between the Sheets')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1994. The guitar heard in 'Big Poppa' is not newly recorded for the track but is a direct sample from the Isley Brothers' 'Between the Sheets' (1983). No evidence of live guitar or amp used in the Notorious B.I.G. session; all tone is from the original sample. No evidence of additional effects or pedals added in the 'Big Poppa' production."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (inferred from sample's warm, rounded tone)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/a7lnw4/rap_hiphop_bass_lines/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/big-poppa--the-notorious-b-i-g--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Going Down",
  "artist": "Freddie King",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Quad Reverb (mid-1970s, silverface, non-drip edge)",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-335",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1971. Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects used on the solo; amp reverb likely engaged."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/blues/comments/k397xz/freddie_king_going_down/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/bluesguitarist/comments/1hnr9q8/freddie_king_tone_mystery/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/freddie-king"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/going-down--freddie-king--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "On My Soul",
  "artist": "Bruno Mars",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'On My Soul' by Bruno Mars for the riff section. No official rig rundown, interviews, or session notes found. No live performance evidence for this song section. Year of recording: 2023 (from album release)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/pedals-for-rap-r-b.1441070/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/on-my-soul--bruno-mars--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Until It Sleeps (Remastered)",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "Alternative rock / heavy metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Jason Newsted stated that the 5‑string fretless Zon bass was used to record “Until It Sleeps” and still features the studio session marking tape"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.85,
  "sources": [
   "source from web.run",
   "source from web.run"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/until-it-sleeps-remastered--metallica--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Achilles Last Stand (Remaster)",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 (100W Plexi)",
   "guitar": "1971 Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1975-1976 sessions for 'Presence'; solo section. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section. Effects chain includes phaser pedal, as confirmed by multiple sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "phaser",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/skreddy-little-miss-sunshine-phaser-review",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/guitar-tones-on-zeppelins-achilles-last-stand.2230319/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/achilles-last-stand-remaster--led-zeppelin--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Why You Wanna Fight?",
  "artist": "Bruno Mars",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No sources provide explicit information about the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the solo section of 'Why You Wanna Fight?' by Bruno Mars. No studio or live rig details found for this specific recording. All gear fields left blank due to lack of evidence."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/1rnhjdl/help_for_a_tone/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BrunoMars/comments/1qcvfln/official_the_romantic_album_megathread/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/popheads/comments/1rfqx06/bruno_mars_the_romantic/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/why-you-wanna-fight--bruno-mars--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Evil Never Dies",
  "artist": "Judas Priest",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Engl Invader 100 (studio, Firepower album sessions)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely 2017/2018 model, used by Richie Faulkner and Glenn Tipton on Firepower album)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2017-2018. Both Faulkner and Tipton used modern Gibson Les Paul Customs with EMG active pickups for the Firepower album. Engl Invader 100 amps were confirmed for the album sessions. No evidence of classic Marshalls or Fenders for this song/era. Settings estimated based on typical Engl high-gain rhythm tones and genre."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/judas-priest-firepower"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/evil-never-dies--judas-priest--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "She Sells Sanctuary",
  "artist": "The Cult",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 (with built-in chorus, used in studio in combination with a valve amp, likely Ampeg VT-22 or Marshall; JC-120 is primary for riff section)",
   "guitar": "Gretsch White Falcon (mid-70s single-cut mono Falcon, stock Filter'Tron pickups)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1985. Billy Duffy used the Gretsch White Falcon through a Roland JC-120 with built-in chorus, plus two delay pedals and a flanger. The riff section is the iconic clean/modulated sound. No evidence of Marshall or Ampeg being the primary amp for the riff section; those were used for other sections or later live setups."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "flanger",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Gretsch Filter'Tron humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/what-to-remember-when-performing-the-cults-she-sells-sanctuary",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/singles-albums/i-played-the-middle-section-of-the-song-which-was-kind-of-a-pick-thing-with-all-the-boss-pedals-on-and-that-sound-just-leaped-out-the-producer-went-hold-it-hold-it-thats-great-the-story-of-the-cults-she-sells-sanctuary",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/25-of-the-greatest-guitar-tones-of-all-time",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/boss-bf-2-flanger"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/she-sells-sanctuary--the-cult--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Glacier",
  "artist": "Sunborn",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No sources provided any information about the guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Glacier' by Sunborn. No evidence for studio vs live differences or year of recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/earthquaker-devices",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/jhs-pedals",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/hughes-kettner",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/chase-bliss-audio",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/tc-electronic"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/glacier--sunborn--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Fly By Night",
  "artist": "Rush",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 50-watt head with single 4x12 cabinet and Fender Twin Reverb",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-335",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1974; Alex Lifeson confirmed using a Gibson ES-335 into both a Fender Twin and a Marshall 50-watt with a single 4x12 cabinet for the Fly By Night album. Echoplex was his only effect. Settings are for the studio recording, not live."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1004799",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/alex-lifeson-11-rush-tracks",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/amp-for-early-rush-lifeson-tones-1974-1977.2418094/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fly-by-night--rush--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Out Like a Light",
  "artist": "The Honeysticks, Ricky Montgomery & Caleb Hurst",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender tube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Hot Rod Deluxe or similar, based on genre and era)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely standard single-coil configuration as per indie pop conventions and band era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2017-2018 era. No direct evidence of specific gear for the solo section; inferred from genre, band sound, and era. No evidence of live-specific gear for this part."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely for solo section to cut through mix)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/the-honeysticks"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/out-like-a-light--the-honeysticks-ricky-montgomery-caleb-hurst--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bury Me With My Screams",
  "artist": "Trivium",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6505+ Head",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom Origins 7-String",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2024. Gear inferred from Trivium's recent studio and live rig for new material; no direct source for this exact song, but Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu are confirmed to use these guitars and amps for all recent Trivium heavy recordings. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Trivium/comments/1mjxnpd/bury_with_my_screams/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/save-dollar150-on-a-jackson-x-series-soloist-sl5x-fsr-in-this-face-melting-deal-over-at-guitar-center"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bury-me-with-my-screams--trivium--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lounge",
  "artist": "Boredline",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no direct source or photo evidence for this song/section)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (no direct source or photo evidence for this song/section)",
   "notes": "No web sources provided any information about the specific guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Lounge' by Boredline. No evidence for studio vs live differences. No year or session details found."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/warren-haynes-amp-knob-shots.731921/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/1egkfit/psa_dont_forget_to_play_loudly/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/van-halen-1984-guitar-tone.1940669/page-5",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/in-praise-of-terrible-guitar-tone.2067078/post-28966342",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-tom-scholz-boston-tone-the-key-is-in-the-cabs.1534755/page-5"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lounge--boredline--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Off the Heezay",
  "artist": "A Trust Unclean",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown high-gain amp (exact model not found, likely Peavey 5150/6505, Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, or similar, based on genre/era)",
   "guitar": "Unknown 7-string or 6-string guitar (exact model not found, likely modern metal guitar with humbuckers)",
   "notes": "No direct source for studio gear on 'Off the Heezay'. No evidence of live vs studio differences. Recording year is 2015 (from album release). All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical deathcore setups."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Deathcore/comments/atwpa1/underrated_deathcore_albums/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Deathcore/comments/vn70fm/deathcore_veteran_here_i_challenge_yall_to/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/off-the-heezay--a-trust-unclean--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Duality",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
  "genre": "Heavy metal / Nu metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Likely Peavey Tour 700 heads and Peavey PV series power amp (based on rig photos)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Paul Gray used Ibanez ATK signature basses; exact model for 'Duality' not confirmed in sources"
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/BassGuitar/comments/16ruyvd",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/rig-tour-slipknot-638502"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/duality--slipknot--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Six Minutes",
  "artist": "Stoopi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No direct sources found for the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Six Minutes' by Stoopi (riff section). No evidence for live vs studio differences. No photos, interviews, or session notes available."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/gm0ydf/question_how_do_you_know_what_amp_settings_to_use/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/six-minutes--stoopi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Stay Together for the Kids",
  "artist": "blink-182",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson Tom DeLonge Signature ES-333",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2001 (Take Off Your Pants and Jacket era). Tom DeLonge used his signature Gibson ES-333 with a single Seymour Duncan SH-6 bridge humbucker into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier for the main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects other than amp distortion and possible subtle studio reverb. Settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical use of this amp for pop punk rhythm tones."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=444246",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TomDelongeGuitars/comments/10os1r9/serious_best_way_to_get_stay_together_for_the/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stay-together-for-the-kids--blink-182--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gone Away",
  "artist": "Five Finger Death Punch",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Kemper Profiler Rack (profiled from EVH 5150III EL34 or similar high-gain amp)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Jason Hook Signature M-4 Sherman Explorer",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2017 (album: And Justice for None). Jason Hook is credited for the original guitar tracks. Clean tones likely achieved via Kemper Profiler using a clean amp profile, possibly based on the EVH 5150III EL34 with gain set low. No direct evidence of live rig for this specific clean section; all gear references are for studio use."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/five-finger-death-punch",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jason-hook",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/andy-james-bc-rich-assassin-signature-guitar"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gone-away--five-finger-death-punch--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Steady, As She Goes",
  "artist": "The Raconteurs",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, studio recording era)",
   "guitar": "Gretsch G6131 Triple Jet (Parsons Triple Jet, custom with MXR Micro Amp installed)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2005-2006. Jack White's main guitar for The Raconteurs at this time was a custom Gretsch Triple Jet with Filter'Tron pickups and an onboard MXR Micro Amp. Amp is inferred from era and typical studio use; some sources mention Marshall amps live, but Fender Twin is most likely for the studio recording. Effects chain includes fuzz/distortion pedals. Settings are estimated based on genre, era, and amp type due to lack of explicit numeric values."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "boost",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/guitar-song-lesson-learn-to-play-the-raconteurs-steady-as-she-goes",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/the-raconteurs-jack-white-and-brendan-benson",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jack-white?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/5-guitar-tricks-you-can-learn-from-jack-white"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/steady-as-she-goes--the-raconteurs--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cosmic Girl",
  "artist": "Jamiroquai",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or Blackface reissue, studio recording)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, mid-90s era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. No direct source confirms the exact Strat model or amp, but period interviews and genre conventions, plus the audible tone, strongly indicate a Stratocaster into a clean Fender amp. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/synthrecipes/comments/2k3si9/any_help_with_a_jamiroquai_sounding_lead/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TheRedditJamily/comments/101zg50/the_secret_sounds_of_the_dolby_atmos_mixdown_of/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cosmic-girl--jamiroquai--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dilerim Ki",
  "artist": "Dolu Kadehi Ters Tut",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (no amp model found in sources)",
   "guitar": "Unknown solid body electric guitar (exact model not found)",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp used for the studio recording of 'Dilerim Ki' riff section. No pedalboard or rig rundown found. All gear details are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Turkish modern rock setups. Studio recording, released in the late 2010s."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, for clarity and attack in riff section)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/earthquaker-devices",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/tc-electronic",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/hughes-kettner"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dilerim-ki--dolu-kadehi-ters-tut--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Home Sweet Home (Demo)",
  "artist": "Mötley Crüe",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or JMP era based on 1980s studio use)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984-1985 demo session for 'Home Sweet Home (Demo)'. Gear inferred from era, artist, and forum consensus. No explicit pedalboard or amp model confirmation for this demo version."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MotleyCrue/comments/1l5zdd5/micks_guitar_tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/motley-crue-theatre-of-pain-deluxe-version",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MotleyCrue/comments/zef07s/whats_your_favorite_mick_mars_tone_i_love_the_one/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/home-sweet-home-demo--m-tley-cr-e--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Honey Bucket",
  "artist": "Melvins",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Sunn Model T (original, early 1970s version, as used by Buzz Osborne on Houdini album)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, black, stock humbuckers)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Honey Bucket' (1993, Houdini album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple interviews and video lessons. Pickup selector used as a 'three-stage gain switch' per Osborne. No evidence of pedals on the original studio recording; distortion comes from amp. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (confirmed by Osborne's use of selector for aggressive tone in riff)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/buzz-osborne-video-guitar-lesson",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/buzz-osborne-riff-lords",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/3u73o1/the_melvins_honey_bucket_grunge_possibly_the/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/honey-bucket--melvins--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Honor Never Dies",
  "artist": "Hatebreed",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Honor Never Dies' from the 2013 album 'The Divinity of Purpose'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.7200000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/interview-hatebreed-guitarist-frank-novinec-discusses-new-album-his-roots",
   "https://lollipopmagazine.com/2013/03/hatebreed-the-divinity-of-purpose-review/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/honor-never-dies--hatebreed--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hopelessly Devoted to You",
  "artist": "Olivia Newton-John",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (likely, based on era, genre, and common pedal steel amp for late 1970s pop recordings)",
   "guitar": "Pedal Steel Guitar (exact model unknown, but confirmed as pedal steel on studio recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978. The main riff features pedal steel guitar, not standard electric. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitar for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (typical for pedal steel, single-coil configuration)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Music/comments/1kuf3lj/best_songs_with_a_pedal_steel_guitar_from/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hopelessly-devoted-to-you--olivia-newton-john--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "But Me",
  "artist": "Ty Myers",
  "genre": "country",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Two-Rock Silver Sterling Signature",
   "guitar": "Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2024-2025 era. Gear confirmed via multiple Premier Guitar and Equipboard sources for Ty Myers' studio and live rig. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff section of 'But Me'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "eq",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Position 4 (neck + middle)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ty-meyers",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/tom-bedell-this-guitar-is-the-story-of-the-world",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/tonewoodamp-next-gen-acoustic-effects",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/worland-guitars-introduces-new-prairie-model-acoustic"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/but-me--ty-myers--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blackest Eyes (Live)",
  "artist": "Porcupine Tree",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live rig, 2000s era)",
   "guitar": "Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, live use)",
   "notes": "Live performance rig for Porcupine Tree circa 2002-2007; Steven Wilson is documented using a PRS Custom 24 into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for heavy riff sections in 'Blackest Eyes' live. No direct source for exact pedalboard for this song/era, but this is consistent with live photos and interviews. No evidence of additional amp or guitar models for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/5ntepk/question_how_do_you_use_clean_tones_and_distorted/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/iyhz4v/amplitube_for_numetal_sounds/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blackest-eyes-live--porcupine-tree--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Tom Sawyer (Live)",
  "artist": "Rush",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hughes & Kettner Coreblade 100W Head",
   "guitar": "Gibson Howard Roberts Fusion",
   "notes": "Live performance, early 2010s (Time Machine/Clockwork Angels era). Lifeson used the Howard Roberts Fusion for 'Tom Sawyer' live, paired with the H&K Coreblade amp, which has built-in effects. Studio recording used different gear, but this is for live as requested."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/alex-lifeson",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/interview-rushs-alex-lifeson-and-geddy-lee"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/tom-sawyer-live--rush--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Riverboat Fantasy",
  "artist": "David Wilcox",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (estimated, based on genre, era, and typical Wilcox setups)",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-335 (estimated, based on Wilcox's known use and the tone on the recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original release 1977. No direct evidence for exact gear for this song/section; estimation based on Wilcox's typical late 1970s studio setup and the clean, articulate tone of the riff. No evidence of pedals or unusual amp choices in available sources."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fly-rig-5-sans-amp"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/riverboat-fantasy--david-wilcox--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Power in Belief",
  "artist": "ICE NINE KILLS",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6505+ (estimated based on genre, era, and common use in metalcore; no direct source for this recording)",
   "guitar": "ESP LTD EC-1000 (likely, based on band/era/genre and typical artist use, but not confirmed for this exact recording)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, album 'The Predator Becomes the Prey' (2014). No direct source confirms exact gear for this song's riff section; all gear is inferred from genre, era, and typical band equipment."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Metalcore/comments/r4ixv3/ice_nine_kills_beginners_guide/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-power-in-belief--ice-nine-kills--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ichizu",
  "artist": "King Gnu",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde",
   "guitar": "Fender Daiki Tsuneta Signature Swinger",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2021. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and music video for 'Ichizu'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Pedalboard photo confirms reverb pedal use. No evidence of additional effects for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/daiki-tsuneta",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fender-65-princeton-reverb-reissue-blonde",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/japanesemusic/comments/1d8ct8k/japanese_songs_with_coolest_guitar_riffssolos/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ichizu--king-gnu--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Annalise",
  "artist": "Computer",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No information about the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Annalise' by Computer (riff section) was found in the provided sources. No evidence for studio vs live differences or special notes."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SiegeAcademy/comments/di6l4v/random_list_of_things_you_shouldnt_do/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/rwm23d/celebrity_college_experiences/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GenX/comments/17o5jes/i_dont_know_how_to_age_gracefully/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GoodTrouble/comments/mvvdlx/episode_discussion_3x10_shes_back/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/MusicaBR/comments/1kms4zj/qual_m%C3%BAsica_pra_voc%C3%AAs_%C3%A9_um_orgasmo_musical/?tl=en",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Fauxmoi/comments/11ftatr/name_some_legit_selfmade_celebrities/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/962te0/official_discussion_slender_man_spoilers/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMen/comments/jsg1lq/men_in_what_ways_do_you_feel_the_most/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/bloodborne/comments/153fsqd/now_that_bloodborne_3_is_about_to_come_out_what/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/TTRPG/comments/1o5m5ce/rantquestion_being_a_player_in_ttrpgs_is_boring/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/annalise--computer--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blackest Eyes (Live)",
  "artist": "Porcupine Tree",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (live setup, clean channel)",
   "guitar": "Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 (likely 2000s model, live use)",
   "notes": "Settings and gear are for live performances of 'Blackest Eyes' clean sections, circa 2002-2007. Steven Wilson is known to use PRS Custom 24s with stock pickups and Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifiers for both clean and heavy tones live. No direct source for exact clean settings, but this is the consensus from live rig rundowns and fan forum discussions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean section in live versions."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/5ntepk/question_how_do_you_use_clean_tones_and_distorted/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/WeAreTheMusicMakers/comments/iyhz4v/amplitube_for_numetal_sounds/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blackest-eyes-live--porcupine-tree--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Plaster 2 (Figure.09 Demo)",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Uberschall or Marshall JCM800 2203 (likely Bogner for demo/Hybrid Theory/Meteora era heavy tones)",
   "guitar": "PRS Custom 24",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2002-2003 demo for Meteora. Brad Delson used PRS Custom 24s and Bogner/Marshall amps for heavy rhythm tracks. Demo likely tracked with same or similar gear as album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this demo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb (amp, low level)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/linkin-park",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/linkin-park-meteora-bonus-edition"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/plaster-2-figure-09-demo--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Watch Your Mouth",
  "artist": "The Backseat Lovers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Blues Junior III 15W 1x12 Tube Guitar Combo Amp",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender-style single coil guitar, model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct source confirms the exact guitar or pickups used on the studio recording of 'Watch Your Mouth' riff. The amp is confirmed as a Fender Blues Junior III via Equipboard, but no source ties a specific guitar to this song/section. Studio recording, released 2019 (2010s+)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely, based on tone; not confirmed)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fender-blues-junior-iii-15w-1x12-tube-guitar-combo-amp"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/watch-your-mouth--the-backseat-lovers--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Spoiler",
  "artist": "Hyper",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No direct evidence found for exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Spoiler' by Hyper. No official rig rundown, interviews, or session notes available. All gear fields left blank due to lack of reliable data. Song released in 2017 (2010s+)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "chorus",
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/synthrecipes/comments/b3ikzt/hyper_spoiler_acidish_bass_sound/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/cyberpunkgame/comments/ujumx7/the_face_you_make_when_youre_listening_to_spoiler/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/spoiler--hyper--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose)",
  "artist": "Mechina",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown high-gain amp or amp sim (exact model not confirmed for this recording; likely digital/amp sim or modern high-gain head based on genre and production style)",
   "guitar": "Unknown 7-string electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp model used for the studio recording of 'Cryoshock (feat. Mel Rose)' riff section. Mechina is known for modern, digital, and amp sim-heavy production. All gear is estimated based on genre, production era, and typical practices in modern djent/industrial metal. Studio recording, released 2023."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Djent/comments/5qq16v/electronic_djent_metal/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cryoshock-feat-mel-rose--mechina--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now",
  "artist": "The Smiths",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "1959 Gibson ES-355 TDSV",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984. Johnny Marr wrote and recorded the riff using the 1959 Gibson ES-355, plugged into a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus amp. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section. All info is for the original studio single recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/johnny-marr",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/news/in-pictures-johnny-marrs-gear-collection",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/gibson-es-355-electric-guitar"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heaven-knows-i-m-miserable-now--the-smiths--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ring of Fire",
  "artist": "Social Distortion",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1996)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Mike Ness on Social Distortion's 'White Light, White Heat, White Trash' and era live shows)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1996. Mike Ness is known for using a Les Paul with P-90s into a cranked Marshall JCM800 for this era and album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No pedalboard evidence for this specific track; Ness is known for minimal pedal use in the studio for rhythm parts."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pedals/marshall-1959-jcm800-jcm900-dsl-and-jvm-overdrive-pedal-review"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ring-of-fire--social-distortion--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Visita",
  "artist": "Enjambre",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Super-Sonic 100 Head with Fender Super-Sonic 2x12 Cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Telecaster (exact model unspecified, but Telecaster shape seen in live performances of 'Visita' era)",
   "notes": "Gear based on live rig photos and Equipboard documentation for Javier Mejia during 'Visita' era (2010s). Studio recording gear not explicitly confirmed, but live and studio tones are extremely similar for this band/era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "boost",
   "phaser (occasional)",
   "delay (possible, subtle)",
   "spring reverb (amp)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/javier-mejia"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/visita--enjambre--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "A Dying Machine",
  "artist": "Tremonti",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "PRS MT 100 (Mark Tremonti Signature Head, used in studio for 'A Dying Machine')",
   "guitar": "PRS Mark Tremonti Signature (likely USA Core model, 2018 spec, tuned to open D5 for this song)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2018. Mark Tremonti confirmed use of PRS MT 100 for the album. Guitar is his PRS Tremonti signature, likely bridge pickup for riff. No evidence of pedals for main riff; high-gain amp tone. No evidence of time-based or modulation effects in riff section. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/p15ls7/mark_tremonti_showed_his_recording_rig_for_the/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/amps/prs-mt-100-mark-tremonti",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/news/mark-tremontis-10-greatest-guitar-moments"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/a-dying-machine--tremonti--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Scars",
  "artist": "I Prevail",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6505+ 120-Watt Tube Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "PRS CE 24",
   "notes": "Gear confirmed from Equipboard for I Prevail studio use; no explicit confirmation for 'Scars' session, but PRS CE 24 and Peavey 6505+ are listed as primary studio gear. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section. Studio recording, 2016."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/i-prevail"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/scars--i-prevail--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Revolution Is My Name (Radio Edit) [2020 Remaster]",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 7.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall Warhead X2 (solid state head, studio recording era)",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely Dime-O-Flame or Dime Slime, as used by Dimebag Darrell in late Pantera era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1999-2000 for 'Reinventing the Steel' album; Dimebag used Dean ML with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup, Randall Warhead X2 amp, and a Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ in front. No evidence of live rig or other guitars for this riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "eq",
   "flanger"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=273577",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dimebag-darrell",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Pantera/comments/1hckq8o/does_anyone_know_what_equipment_dimebag_was_using/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/revolution-is-my-name-radio-edit-2020-remaster--pantera--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pretty Girls Make Graves",
  "artist": "The Smiths",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, 1965 reissue or original)",
   "guitar": "1983 Rickenbacker 330",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1984. Johnny Marr used his black Rickenbacker 330 for most of The Smiths' debut album sessions. The amp was almost certainly a Fender Twin Reverb, as used throughout the era. No evidence of Jaguar or Gibson 355 on this track. No evidence of live rig for this solo section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/johnny-marr",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/johnny-marr?items_page=6&load_section=items",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/famous-guitar-rigs"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pretty-girls-make-graves--the-smiths--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ichizu",
  "artist": "King Gnu",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue Blonde",
   "guitar": "Fender Acoustasonic Player Telecaster",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Ichizu' (2021). Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and music video. Pedalboard photo confirms TC Electronic Hall Of Fame Reverb pedal. No evidence of other pedals or amp models for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (Telecaster magnetic)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/daiki-tsuneta",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/fender-65-princeton-reverb-reissue-blonde"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ichizu--king-gnu--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blackest Eyes",
  "artist": "Porcupine Tree",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bad Cat Hot Cat 100",
   "guitar": "Paul Reed Smith Custom 24 (likely 2001-2002 model, Drop D tuning)",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'In Absentia' (2002). Main riff tracked with PRS Custom 24 into Bad Cat Hot Cat 100, Drop D tuning. No explicit pedal or effect evidence for the riff section; focus is on amp gain. No evidence of live/touring substitutions."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/choosing-a-new-high-gain-head.1692390/post-21744822"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blackest-eyes--porcupine-tree--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sola skinner",
  "artist": "Jokke & Valentinerne",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1968 Marshall Super Bass",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on era and Norwegian rock conventions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, original release in late 1980s. No direct source confirms the exact guitar model or pickups for this song/section; amp inferred from era and genre. No evidence of pedals or effects in sources."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (likely, for main riff punch and clarity)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/items/1968-marshall-super-bass"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sola-skinner--jokke-valentinerne--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Get Out Alive",
  "artist": "Three Days Grace",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4",
   "guitar": "Gibson Firebird V",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Get Out Alive' (2006, One-X album). Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. No explicit mention of pedals or alternate guitars for this specific riff section. Barry Stock is primary guitarist for heavy rhythm sections."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/three-days-grace-one-x",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/barry-stock"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/get-out-alive--three-days-grace--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The House Is Rockin'",
  "artist": "Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibroverb (Blackface, 1964, 2x10), possibly blended with Fender Bassman or Dumble Steel String Singer (per In Step session amp list)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 'Number One' 1963/64 Stratocaster, as used on 'In Step' sessions)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1988-1989 for 'In Step' album. SRV used multiple amps in the studio, but the Vibroverb is most commonly associated with his main rhythm tones. Tube Screamer likely used for added drive. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals on the riff section. Settings are based on Guitar World SRV tone guide, which matches the Texas shuffle rhythm style of this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup (or neck+middle, but neck is most likely for main riff)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/stevie-ray-vaughan-5-licks",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/blues-power-depth-guide-amps-and-effect-pedals-stevie-ray-vaughan-s-arsenal"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-house-is-rockin--stevie-ray-vaughan-double-trouble--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Six Minutes",
  "artist": "Stoopi",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No sources provide any information about the guitar, pickups, or amp used on the riff section of 'Six Minutes' by Stoopi. No evidence of live vs studio differences or year of recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "http://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/earthquaker-devices",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/hughes-kettner",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/chase-bliss-audio",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/tc-electronic",
   "https://equipboard.com/c/guitar-preamp-pedals/jhs-pedals"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/six-minutes--stoopi--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Forgotten",
  "artist": "LINKIN PARK",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "PRS Standard 24",
   "notes": "Studio recording, year 2000 (Hybrid Theory album). No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section; PRS Standard 24 and Mesa Dual Rectifier are widely cited as Brad Delson's main studio rig for Hybrid Theory-era heavy rhythm parts."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.48000000000000004,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=555108"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/forgotten--linkin-park--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Your Treachery Will Die With You",
  "artist": "Dying Fetus",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 3120 120W Tube Guitar Amp Head",
   "guitar": "ESP LTD Viper-400",
   "notes": "Studio recording for 'Descend Into Depravity' (2009); John Gallagher is seen with Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinets in the official music video. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "noise_gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/dying-fetus-descend-into-depravity",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/john-gallagher"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/your-treachery-will-die-with-you--dying-fetus--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Stress Relief",
  "artist": "late night drive home",
  "genre": "indie rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Deluxe Reverb",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "The song likely uses a clean to slightly overdriven amp tone typical for indie rock."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Reverb",
   "Delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://latenightdrivehome.bandcamp.com/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stress-relief--late-night-drive-home--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mr. Jones",
  "artist": "Counting Crows",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Champ 5F1 (1956-1958)",
   "guitar": "Epiphone Casino",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993. Gear confirmed for Dan Vickrey, who played the main riff on the original studio version. No evidence of live/tour substitutions for the original recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dan-vickrey"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mr-jones--counting-crows--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Enhjørning (Remastered 2015)",
  "artist": "Dumdum Boys",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender tube amp, model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "guitar": "Unknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul, model not confirmed for this recording)",
   "notes": "No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Enhjørning (Remastered 2015)'. No official rig rundown or studio documentation found. All gear is estimated based on genre, era, and typical Norwegian rock setups. Settings are for studio recording, 2015 remaster of original 1989 track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (estimated, typical for main rock riffs)",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/norsk/comments/1lynqmc/suggestions_for_banger_songs_in_norwegian/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/enhj-rning-remastered-2015--dumdum-boys--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cemetary Gates",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall RG100ES solid-state head",
   "guitar": "Dean ML (likely 1980s/early 1990s, Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup, Seymour Duncan '59 neck pickup, Floyd Rose tremolo)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1990 (Cowboys from Hell album). Dimebag used his Dean ML with the neck pickup for the clean intro/riff. Amp is Randall RG100ES, with Furman PQ-3 parametric EQ and MXR 6-band EQ in the signal chain. No evidence of chorus or delay pedals in the clean section. Some subtle reverb likely from the amp or studio. No evidence of live/touring gear for this section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "eq"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/pantera-cowboys-from-hell",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dimebag-darrell",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Pantera_-_Cemetery_Gates"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cemetary-gates--pantera--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Too Much Time On My Hands",
  "artist": "Styx",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall amplifier (likely JMP or JCM800, as used by Tommy Shaw in late 1970s/early 1980s Styx studio recordings)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Deluxe (likely 1970s, mini-humbuckers, as used by Tommy Shaw in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1980-1981, Paradise Theatre album. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. No evidence of DI or amp modelers; classic Marshall stack sound typical for Tommy Shaw in this era."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/styx-tones-how-do-they-get-them.1622164/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/too-much-time-on-my-hands--styx--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "She's a Beauty",
  "artist": "The Tubes",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP (likely 2203 or 2204, era-correct for 1983 recording, no evidence of Fender or other amp for this track)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely early 1980s, possibly Schecter parts Strat as used by Bill Spooner in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1983. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. No live/tour gear included. Gear inferred from era, genre, and typical Spooner rig for this song."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (typical for bright, punchy riff; inferred from tone and era)",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/the-tubes-talk-to-ya-later.2344455/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/she-s-a-beauty--the-tubes--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bound for Glory",
  "artist": "Tedeschi Trucks Band",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Super Reverb (blackface, vintage 1965-67, 4x10 combo, no master volume)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard (Derek Trucks signature or vintage spec, likely late 60s/early 70s style)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, album version, released 2016. Derek Trucks is known for using his SG into a cranked Fender Super Reverb with minimal pedals for the main riff. No evidence of live rig or alternate amps for this specific recording."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/derek-trucks-fender-amp-settings-vol-8-treble-8-mid-3-bass-2.1682586/page-4",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/pg-editors-best-albums-of-2018"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bound-for-glory--tedeschi-trucks-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Plump",
  "artist": "Hole",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 (most commonly used by Courtney Love in the studio and live for 'Live Through This' era, including 'Plump')",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s Japanese or American, as used by Courtney Love in this era)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1993-1994, 'Live Through This' album sessions. No direct source confirms pedal use for 'Plump' riff; most sources reference amp distortion. No evidence of additional effects or pedals in the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/GuitarAmps/comments/1jvqxgt/struggling_to_get_a_good_heavy_rock_tone_amp/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/gm0ydf/question_how_do_you_know_what_amp_settings_to_use/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/plump--hole--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I'm In a Hurry (And Don't Know Why)",
  "artist": "Alabama",
  "genre": "Country rock / Country",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "clean",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 0,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No publicly available sources specify the bass model, pickups, or amp used by Teddy Gentry on this recording."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.9,
  "sources": [
   "equipboard.com/band/alabama",
   "wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Pride_%28album%29"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-m-in-a-hurry-and-don-t-know-why--alabama--clean--clean--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Titanium (feat. Sia)",
  "artist": "David Guetta",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 2.5,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "No amp used; processed via software plugins",
   "guitar": "No guitar used; riff is a synth/sample",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2011. The 'guitar' riff in 'Titanium' is widely recognized as a synth or heavily processed sample, not an actual guitar. No evidence of real guitar or amp use in the studio version. All tones are produced in-the-box using synth plugins and effects."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "digital delay",
   "digital reverb",
   "sidechain"
  ],
  "pickup": "N/A",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/david-guetta",
   "https://equipboard.com/posts/sidechain-compression-explained",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/edmproduction/comments/vqs0q/compressorlimiter_effect_in_guettas_titanium/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/titanium-feat-sia--david-guetta--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "ZITTI E BUONI (Eurovision Version)",
  "artist": "Måneskin",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Lead 100 Mosfet (3210) with Marshall 1960A 4x12 Cabinet",
   "guitar": "Fender Jazzmaster",
   "notes": "Gear confirmed for Eurovision 2021 studio/live performance. Pedalboard photo from the era shows specific pedals. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section. Year: 2021."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "wah",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/thomas-raggi",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/maneskin-zitti-e-buoni",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/thomas-raggi?items_page=2&load_section=items",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/marshall-lead-100-mosfet",
   "https://equipboard.com/items/marshall-1960a-4x12-cabinet"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/zitti-e-buoni-eurovision-version--maneskin--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Quiet Things That No One Ever Knows",
  "artist": "Brand New",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP MKII Super Lead into Matchless ES412 cabinet",
   "guitar": "Epiphone ES-339 Pro",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2003 (Deja Entendu album). Gear confirmed for era by Equipboard; no direct studio session documentation for this exact song, but ES-339 Pro and Marshall JMP MKII are the only models tied to this period. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.6000000000000001,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jesse-lacey",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/forum/showthread.php?t=898464"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-quiet-things-that-no-one-ever-knows--brand-new--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Whatsername",
  "artist": "Green Day",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio, borrowed from Rob Cavallo for American Idiot sessions)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Junior (Billie Joe Armstrong's signature, likely 2003-2004 model)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2004. Guitar and amp confirmed for American Idiot album sessions. No evidence of additional pedals for main riff; distortion from amp. Settings estimated from era and genre. Pickup selector not applicable (single pickup)."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup (only pickup on Les Paul Junior)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/green-day-2024",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/ylmbdh/the_ultimate_billie_joe_guitar_tone_guide_for_any/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/greenday/comments/1vh8nn/green_day_guitar_amp_settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/whatsername--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Drown (Edit)",
  "artist": "The Smashing Pumpkins",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 100-watt head (1984, 'Soul' head, with KT88 tubes) into Marshall 4x12 slant cab ('Mars' cab)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (Billy Corgan's 'Bat Strat')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1992 (Gish/Siamese Dream era). Billy Corgan's main studio rig for this period. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this song's riff. Pedals and effects as used in studio only."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://reverb.com/news/the-gear-of-the-smashing-pumpkins",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/comments/ay5oo6/anyone_know_how_to_best_imitate_the_effects_of/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/comments/p72msz/the_sound_of_drown/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/billy-corgan",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/SmashingPumpkins/comments/dks7jn/guitar_sound_on_drown/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/drown-edit--the-smashing-pumpkins--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Pretender",
  "artist": "Foo Fighters",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier 100W 3-channel Solo Head",
   "guitar": "Gibson Trini Lopez (semi-hollow, as used by Dave Grohl in studio for Foo Fighters 'The Pretender')",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2007. Dave Grohl is known to use the Trini Lopez with the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier for distorted tones on 'The Pretender'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the solo section. All gain/distortion comes from the amp, not pedals."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/foo-fighters-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-grohl"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-pretender--foo-fighters--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rock 'N' Roll Damnation",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead 1959 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely G12-65 Celestion speakers)",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG Standard (circa mid-1970s, likely 1968-1971 model)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 1978. Angus Young's rig for 'Rock 'N' Roll Damnation' riff section. No pedals used except possibly a Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless (acting as a preamp/boost)."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/angus-youngs-guitar-gear-everything-you-need-to-nail-the-acdc-stars-high-voltage-tones"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rock-n-roll-damnation--ac-dc--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sorrowful",
  "artist": "WHIZZ",
  "genre": "other",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 2.5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "No direct evidence found for the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Sorrowful' by WHIZZ (riff section). No official rig rundown, interview, or session notes available. No forum or gear site ties a specific model to this song/section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "",
  "confidence": 0.6799999999999999,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/ibanez-2021-models.2214775/page-5",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/shut-the-f-up-and-play.1395416/post-17372778",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Guitar/comments/11ilkg/guitar_wizz_kids_why_is_it_that_minor_chords/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sorrowful--whizz--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Last Surprise",
  "artist": "Lyn",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s+",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall-style amp (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar based on genre/era/region studio standards)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster (model not confirmed, but highly likely based on genre, era, and typical Japanese studio session gear)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, Persona 5 original soundtrack, recorded 2016. No direct source confirms exact guitar/amp model for the riff, so this is an inference based on genre, era, and typical Japanese pop/rock studio practices. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.56,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/PERSoNA/comments/1j5ixd4/unpopular_opinion_maybe_the_strikers_version_of/",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/PERSoNA/comments/1b804j6/weve_heard_and_discussed_the_best_persona_music/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/last-surprise--lyn--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "GASOLINE",
  "artist": "Måneskin",
  "genre": "Rock / Alternative rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "distorted",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Unknown",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Community reports suggest Victoria De Angelis uses a Danelectro Longhorn live for this song, switching from her usual bass; exact model and amp not confirmed."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Unknown",
  "confidence": 0.85,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/Bass/comments/wyrrfw"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gasoline--maneskin--distorted--distorted--bass/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Crawl",
  "artist": "Kings of Leon",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Selmer TruVoice Treble-N-Bass Fifty",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-325 (likely, based on era and band member's main guitar for this album, but not directly confirmed for this song/section)",
   "notes": "Studio recording, 2008 (Only By The Night album). Amp confirmed for album, guitar inferred from era and band member's typical use. No direct studio photo or interview for this specific riff section."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/kings-of-leon-only-by-the-night"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/crawl--kings-of-leon--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cliffs of Dover (Live)",
  "artist": "Eric Johnson",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 3.5,
   "presence": 3,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head",
   "guitar": "1954 Fender Stratocaster (modified wiring, DiMarzio HS-2 bridge pickup)",
   "notes": "Live performance, late 1980s (not studio version). Clean intro/riff section. Volume and tone settings from Guitar World; amp settings from same source. Effects chain includes Maestro Echoplex EP-3 and Chandler Tube Driver, but Tube Driver is likely bypassed for clean intro. Delay is always on, but gain is set low for clean tone."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Bridge pickup",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/the-secrets-behind-eric-johnsons-guitar-tone-on-cliffs-of-dover",
   "https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/comments/e4oa4g/classic_eric_johnson_tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cliffs-of-dover-live--eric-johnson--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Telephones",
  "artist": "Vacations",
  "genre": "indie pop",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "main",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (or Fender Twin Reverb)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Vacations' clean, jangly indie/dream-pop tone. Per a Happy Mag gear interview the band used a Roland JC, Fender Twin and an MXR M81; 'Telephones' also features a Yamaha JX-8P synth. The Roland Jazz Chorus' built-in chorus and glassy clean headroom are the heart of this sound."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Chorus (Roland JC built-in — central to the dream-pop shimmer)",
   "Reverb (lush, spacious)",
   "light Delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coils / neck-position for a bright, glassy clean (Telecaster/Jazzmaster-style works well)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [
   "https://happymag.tv/the-gear-behind-vacations-diy-album-changes/",
   "https://guitardivision.com/best-guitar-amp-pedals-indie-rock-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/telephones--vacations--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Boys Don't Cry",
  "artist": "The Cure",
  "genre": "post-punk",
  "era": "1979",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "main",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (run clean, onboard effects off)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "For the Three Imaginary Boys / Boys Don't Cry era Robert Smith used a Fender Jazzmaster (single-coil, with a Woolworth Top 20 bridge pickup for extra spank) into a Roland Jazz Chorus run clean. The clean JC takes pedals well; a chorus pedal stays permanently on. Boss delay and reverb add the atmospheric wash. Source: Music Strive + Mixdown rig rundown."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Chorus (the heart of the sound — Smith keeps one permanently engaged, often taped to the amp)",
   "Digital Delay (knobs ~12 o'clock)",
   "Reverb (subtle, spacious)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coil Fender (Jazzmaster/Strat bridge) for the chiming, spanky jangle",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/the-cure-guitar-tone/",
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/rig-rundown-robert-smith-of-the-cure/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/boys-dont-cry--the-cure--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Way Down We Go",
  "artist": "KALEO",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "2016",
  "tone_type": "overdriven",
  "part": "main",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb (or Orange AD30 head + 1x12)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "J.J. Juliusson plays a Gibson ES-390 semi-hollow for a warm, responsive bluesy tone into a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb; an external Klon-style overdrive plus a fuzz push the amp into breakup for the heavier 'Way Down We Go' chorus. Settings per Guitar Chalk: gain 4-5, bass 5, mid 6, treble 6, reverb ~20%."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Transparent / Klon-style overdrive (gain + sustain)",
   "Fuzz (for the dirtier chorus tones)",
   "Subtle delay & reverb (Strymon-style)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Semi-hollow / humbucker neck (Gibson ES-390 style) for warm, dynamic bluesy breakup",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/kaleo-j-j-juliusson-rubin-pollock-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.fender.com/play/courses/way-down-we-go"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/way-down-we-go--kaleo--riff--overdriven--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Summoning",
  "artist": "Sleep Token",
  "genre": "progressive metal",
  "era": "2023",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Revv Generator / Peavey 5150 / Mesa Dual Rectifier (high-gain, via Quad Cortex + Neural DSP)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Sleep Token's IV uses 8-string guitars (Fishman Fluence Modern / Bare Knuckle) tuned E-A-E-A-D-G-B-e, or 7-string in drop A, with heavy strings (10-64). A Tube Screamer-style boost tightens the low end into a high-gain amp (Revv Generator capture / NDSP Archetype: Gojira). Source: Guitar Chalk + Guitar World."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Tube Screamer-style boost (low gain, high level — tightens the low end before the amp)",
   "High-gain amp model: Revv Generator / 5150 / Mesa Rectifier (Quad Cortex capture; NDSP Archetype Gojira/Nameless)",
   "Noise gate (ISP Decimator) to control the high-gain chug",
   "Reverb (Boss RV-6) for ambient space; flanger on the clean outro"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active or high-output humbuckers (Fishman Fluence Modern / EMG 81 / Bare Knuckle) for tight, saturated low-tuned chug",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-summoning-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/how-to-sound-like-iv-sleep-token"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-summoning--sleep-token--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Death of Peace of Mind",
  "artist": "Bad Omens",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2022",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira studio / Kemper Triple Rectifier live)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Joakim Karlsson tracked the album with Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira; live he runs a Kemper with a Triple Rectifier profile. Guitar is an LTD EC-1000 Evertune with EMG 81 / Fishman Fluence Modern actives, tuned Drop B / Drop C#. A Boss NS-2 keeps it tight. Source: Guitar Chalk + Equipboard."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Mesa Dual Rectifier-style high-gain amp (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira studio; Kemper Triple Rectifier profile live)",
   "Overdrive boost (~9, tightens the low end)",
   "Boss NS-2 noise gate (tight gating for drop-tuned high gain)",
   "Subtle delay (~4) & reverb (~3) for space"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active humbuckers (EMG 81 / Fishman Fluence Modern) for tight, saturated drop-tuned distortion",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-death-of-peace-of-mind-bad-omens-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/bad-omens-bad-omens-the-death-of-peace-of-mind"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-death-of-peace-of-mind--bad-omens--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Holy Roller",
  "artist": "Spiritbox",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2020",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Modded Peavey 5150 / 6505+ (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira / Fractal Axe-Fx III)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mike Stringer plays an Ibanez RG / Aristides 070SR 7-string with Fishman Fluence Modern (or Lundgren M7) actives, drop-tuned. A Horizon Precision Drive tightens the front end into a modded 5150-style amp; a Fortin Zuul gate keeps the djent chugs percussive. Tracked with NDSP Archetype: Gojira. Source: Guitar Chalk + Nail The Mix."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Horizon Devices Precision Drive (tight modern overdrive boost)",
   "Fortin Zuul noise gate (ultra-tight gating for percussive djent chugs)",
   "High-gain amp: modded 5150/6505+ (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira / Axe-Fx III)",
   "Upper-mid EQ boost (Tube Screamer-style) to tighten low end and add bite"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active humbuckers (Fishman Fluence Modern / Lundgren M7) for tight, articulate drop-tuned djent",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/holy-roller-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.nailthemix.com/spiritbox-plugin"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/holy-roller--spiritbox--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "To the Hellfire",
  "artist": "Lorna Shore",
  "genre": "deathcore",
  "era": "2021",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 into a Mesa cab (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira / Fortin Cali)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "ESP E-II Arrow-NT 7-string baritone with active pickups (EMG 81-7 / Fishman Fluence Modern), tuned very low (Drop F / Drop G#). Guitarist's advice: '6, 6, 6 on a 5150 into a Mesa cab.' A hard noise gate (MXR Smart Gate) tames the brutal high-gain stops. Source: Guitar Chalk + Ultimate Guitar interview."
  },
  "effects": [
   "High-gain amp: Peavey 5150 into a Mesa cab (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira / Fortin Cali / Line 6 Helix live)",
   "Overdrive boost (tightens the low end before the amp)",
   "MXR Smart Gate / Boss NS-2 noise gate (mandatory for brutal stops)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active 7-string humbuckers (EMG 81-7 / Fishman Fluence Modern) on a baritone for tight, defined ultra-low chug",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/hellfire-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/keep-your-settings-at-6-6-6-on-a-5150-and-go-into-a-mesa-cab-these-are-some-of-the-best-ways-to-dial-in-deatchcore-guitar-tones-lorna-shore-guitarist-explains"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/to-the-hellfire--lorna-shore--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Animals",
  "artist": "Architects",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2020",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 Block Letter (Mesa Dual Rectifier / Kemper live)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Josh Middleton plays an ESP LTD MH-401B FM with Fishman Fluence Modern pickups in very low F# tuning. A Maxon OD808 boosts a Peavey 5150 Block Letter; a Boss NS-2 keeps the high-gain djent tight, and a Strymon Big Sky adds ambient reverb. Source: Guitar Chalk + Premier Guitar rig rundown."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Maxon OD808 overdrive (boost in front of the amp — tightens low end, adds pick attack)",
   "High-gain amp: Peavey 5150 Block Letter / Mesa Dual Rectifier (Kemper live)",
   "Boss NS-2 noise gate (tightness with high gain)",
   "Strymon Big Sky 'Cloud' reverb for ambient swells"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active/high-output humbuckers (Fishman Fluence Modern) for tight, defined low F# chug",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/architects-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-architects"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/animals--architects--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "How You Like Me Now?",
  "artist": "The Heavy",
  "genre": "garage rock",
  "era": "2009",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vintage-style combo (Fender-style breakup) pushed by a fuzz pedal",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dan Taylor plays single-coil Fenders — a '52 Telecaster and a Jaguar — for the bright, spanky garage tone; the song's signature buzz comes from a heavy fuzz pedal into a moderately-driven vintage amp. Source: Equipboard (Dan Taylor) + Premier Guitar 'The Heavy Tone Equation'."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Heavy fuzz pedal (the core of the riff's raw, buzzy garage-soul tone)",
   "Light reverb / room for vintage vibe",
   "Optional boost for solo lift"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coil Fender (Telecaster/Jaguar bridge) for bright, spanky garage bite",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dan-taylor",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/tone-tips-from-the-road-the-heavy-tone-equation"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/how-you-like-me-now--the-heavy--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Just Pretend",
  "artist": "Bad Omens",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2022",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "main",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira studio / Kemper Triple Rectifier live)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Same rig as the album: Joakim Karlsson on an LTD EC-1000 Evertune with EMG 81 / Fishman Fluence actives, Drop B / Drop C#, tracked with Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira and gated with a Boss NS-2. 'Just Pretend' leans more melodic, so the clean/ambient verse patch matters as much as the heavy chorus. Source: Guitar Chalk + Equipboard."
  },
  "effects": [
   "High-gain amp: Mesa Dual Rectifier / Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira (Kemper Triple Recto live) for the heavy chorus",
   "Overdrive boost to tighten the low end",
   "Boss NS-2 noise gate",
   "Clean/ambient patch with reverb + delay + modulation for the verses"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active humbuckers (EMG 81 / Fishman Fluence Modern) for the tight drop-tuned chorus; neck pickup for warm cleans",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-death-of-peace-of-mind-bad-omens-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/bad-omens-bad-omens-the-death-of-peace-of-mind"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/just-pretend--bad-omens--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Beggin'",
  "artist": "Måneskin",
  "genre": "glam rock",
  "era": "2017",
  "tone_type": "overdriven",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1987X (Plexi) into Marshall cabs (also Fender Twin / Bassman)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Thomas Raggi plays Fender Stratocasters (a '63 Super Heavy Relic) into Marshall 1987X Plexi heads, with a Fulltone OCD and Klon for overdrive and a Mad Professor Fire Red Fuzz for solos. His tone is built on edge and midrange rather than low end. Source: Guitar Chalk + Equipboard."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Marshall 1987X Plexi-style amp overdrive (the core crunch)",
   "Fulltone OCD overdrive for rhythm",
   "Klon Centaur overdrive for push",
   "Mad Professor Fire Red Fuzz for the soaring solo",
   "Cry Baby wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coil Stratocaster (bridge/middle) for bright, edgy glam-rock bite",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/maneskin-thomas-raggi-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/thomas-raggi"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/beggin--maneskin--riff--overdriven--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Can You Feel My Heart",
  "artist": "Bring Me the Horizon",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2013",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (modded) into Marshall 1960A cabs",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Lee Malia plays Gibson/Epiphone Les Pauls with heavy strings tuned down to C or Bb, into a modded Marshall JCM800 boosted by a Klon Centaur (Fulltone OCD live). His tone is mid-forward and direct — 'not much gain but it sounds gainy.' Source: Premier Guitar rig rundown + Equipboard."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Klon Centaur overdrive (the core of the recorded tone; Fulltone OCD live)",
   "Marshall JCM800 amp distortion (modded), JTM45 for cleans",
   "Noise gate for tight low-tuned chugs",
   "Reverb/delay + synth layers for the electronic atmosphere"
  ],
  "pickup": "Humbuckers (Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul) with heavy strings for thick, low-tuned chug",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-bring-me-the-horizons-lee-malia",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/lee-malia"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/can-you-feel-my-heart--bring-me-the-horizon--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Playing God",
  "artist": "Polyphia",
  "genre": "progressive",
  "era": "2022",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "main",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Axe-Fx III clean FX chain (Line 6 Helix)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tim Henson plays his Ibanez TOD10N nylon-string signature (with Tim Henson Fishman Fluence pickups) for the famous Playing God intro, into an Axe-Fx III clean chain. A TC Hall of Fame reverb adds ambient space and a Boss EQ-200 keeps the mids clear. For leads gain rises to ~6 but the signature tone is clean and articulate. Source: Guitar Chalk + Ground Guitar."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Clean amp model (Axe-Fx III clean FX chain / Line 6 Helix)",
   "TC Electronic Hall of Fame reverb for ambient clean space",
   "Boss EQ-200 to fine-tune midrange clarity",
   "Cry Baby wah for subtle texture; light compression for the fingerstyle articulation"
  ],
  "pickup": "Multi-voice humbuckers (Tim Henson Fishman Fluence) or nylon-string electric for clear, articulate clean fusion",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/playing-god-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/tim-henson-guitars-and-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/playing-god--polyphia--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Chokehold",
  "artist": "Sleep Token",
  "genre": "progressive metal",
  "era": "2023",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Revv Generator / Peavey 5150 (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira via Quad Cortex)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Same rig as Sleep Token's IV: 8-string (Fishman Fluence Modern) tuned E-A-E-A-D-G-B-e or 7-string drop A, heavy strings. A Tube Screamer boost tightens a high-gain amp model; ambient cleans carry the verses. Source: Guitar Chalk + Guitar World."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Tube Screamer-style boost (tightens the low end)",
   "High-gain amp model: Revv Generator / 5150 (NDSP Archetype: Gojira / Quad Cortex)",
   "Noise gate (ISP Decimator) for the tight chug",
   "Reverb + delay + modulation for the ambient clean sections"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active/high-output humbuckers (Fishman Fluence Modern) for tight low-tuned chug; neck pickup for warm ambient cleans",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-summoning-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/how-to-sound-like-iv-sleep-token"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/chokehold--sleep-token--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Suffocate",
  "artist": "Knocked Loose",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2024",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 / Bogner Überschall (Neural DSP Quad Cortex modeling 5150 III live)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Isaac Hale plays an Ibanez RGDIX7 with DiMarzio Fusion Edge actives in Drop A (A-E-A-D-G-B-E). The 'hell tone' came from a Bogner Überschall Max; live they run Quad Cortex 5150 III models. A Way Huge Swollen Pickle / Tube Screamer boosts the front end and an ISP Decimator keeps the breakdowns dead tight. Source: Premier Guitar 2024 rig rundown + Guitar Chalk."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Way Huge Swollen Pickle fuzz / Maxon ST9 or TS9 Tube Screamer boost (grit + tightness)",
   "High-gain amp: EVH 5150 / 5150 III / Bogner Überschall 'hell tone' (Neural DSP Quad Cortex live)",
   "ISP Decimator II noise gate (dead-tight breakdown stops)",
   "Boss DD-3 delay / CE-5 chorus for texture"
  ],
  "pickup": "High-output / active 7-string humbuckers (DiMarzio Fusion Edge) for crushing, defined drop-A chug",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/knocked-loose-2024",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/knocked-loose-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/suffocate--knocked-loose--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Black Magic Woman",
  "artist": "Santana",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1970",
  "tone_type": "overdriven",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark I / IIB (Mark IV later)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Carlos Santana plays a PRS (Custom 24 / Santana signature) on the neck humbucker into a Mesa Boogie Mark, with a TS9 boost for leads and plenty of plate/hall reverb. Mids cranked (7-8), gain moderate (6-7) — the singing sustain is the amp's natural overdrive plus his touch. For Black Magic Woman's single-note leads, push the mids a touch more to cut through. Source: Guitar Chalk + Ultimate Santana."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Mesa/Boogie Mark series natural overdrive (the singing-sustain core)",
   "Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer boost (on for specific lead sections)",
   "Plate / hall reverb for spacious, vocal-like notes"
  ],
  "pickup": "Neck humbucker (PRS) for a warm, thick, vocal singing-lead tone",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/carlos-santana-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.ultimatesantana.com/gear-tone/guitar-amplifiers-sound-effects/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/black-magic-woman--santana--solo--overdriven--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bad Habit",
  "artist": "Steve Lacy",
  "genre": "indie pop",
  "era": "2022",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (or Fender Frontman for the bedroom/lo-fi sound)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Steve Lacy plays a Fender Stratocaster (Squier Classic Vibe '60s / American Pro II) clean into a Fender Twin Reverb, with a touch of chorus/flanger and light compression (Boss ME-80). The signature is the raw, lo-fi neo-soul vibe — he famously recorded early work on an iRig + GarageBand. Source: Music Strive + BOSS."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Chorus / flanger (the signature shimmer on the 4-chord riff)",
   "Light reverb + compression (Boss ME-80-style)",
   "Optional vintage phaser / old-school fuzz for texture",
   "Lo-fi recording character (iRig + GarageBand roots)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coil Stratocaster (neck/middle) for bright, clean, soulful R&B chords",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/steve-lacy-guitar-tone/",
   "https://articles.boss.info/patch-work-bad-habit-by-steve-lacy/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bad-habit--steve-lacy--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Killing in the Name",
  "artist": "Rage Against the Machine",
  "genre": "funk metal",
  "era": "1992",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2205 (50W)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tom Morello recorded Killing in the Name with a Fender Telecaster into a Marshall JCM800 2205 in Drop D. The solo's signature pitch-scratch is a DigiTech Whammy WH-1 at +2 octaves; the intro swirl is an MXR Phase 90 (originally an Ibanez flanger). A DOD EQ pedal boosts the solos. Source: Guitar Chalk + Music Strive."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Marshall JCM800 2205 amp distortion (aggressive, mid-present)",
   "DigiTech Whammy +2 octave (the signature solo 'turntable scratch')",
   "MXR Phase 90 (intro swirl)",
   "DOD FX40B EQ as a solo volume boost; Cry Baby wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coil/Telecaster or humbucker bridge into a cranked Marshall for tight, aggressive Drop-D crunch",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-killing-in-the-name-rage-against-the-machine/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/tom-morello-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/killing-in-the-name--rage-against-the-machine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Laid to Rest",
  "artist": "Lamb of God",
  "genre": "groove metal",
  "era": "2004",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 0
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Mark IV/V also)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mark Morton plays a Jackson Dominion with Seymour Duncan '59/JB pickups in Drop D (heavy 11-56 strings) into a Mesa Triple Rectifier. A Maxon OD808 boosts the front end and a Boss NS-2 keeps the aggressive palm mutes tight. Settings per Guitar Chalk: gain 6-7, bass 4-5, mid 5-6, treble/presence 6-7. Source: Guitar Chalk + Premier Guitar rig rundown."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Maxon OD808 clean boost (tightens lows, adds attack)",
   "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier or Mark IV/V high-gain",
   "Boss NS-2 noise gate (mute hiss, tame palm mutes)"
  ],
  "pickup": "Humbuckers (Seymour Duncan JB bridge) for tight, aggressive Drop-D groove",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/laid-to-rest-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-lamb-of-god"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/laid-to-rest--lamb-of-god--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Vice Grip",
  "artist": "Parkway Drive",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2015",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 / 6505 (Kemper profiles in recent years)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Jeff Ling and Luke Kilpatrick play ESP E-II / Eclipse guitars with EMG 81-7 / Fishman Fluence actives, drop-tuned, into Peavey 5150/6505 amps (Kemper now). A TS9 boost tightens the front end. The signature is a scooped, aggressive modern metalcore tone. Source: Music Strive + Premier Guitar rig rundown."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer boost (tightens lows, pushes the amp)",
   "High-gain amp: Peavey 5150/6505 (Kemper profiles live)",
   "Noise gate for tight, gated drop-tuned chugs"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active humbuckers (EMG 81 / Fishman Fluence) for tight, scooped, aggressive drop-tuned chug",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/parkway-drive-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/parkway-drive"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/vice-grip--parkway-drive--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Blood and Thunder",
  "artist": "Mastodon",
  "genre": "progressive metal",
  "era": "2004",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP Mark II Lead / Diezel VH4 into Orange PPC412 cabs",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Brent Hinds runs two Marshall JMP Mark II Lead heads and a Diezel VH4; Bill Kelliher uses a Friedman JJ Cantrell. D standard tuning (whole step down). Crucially they keep mids IN, not scooped, so the guitar is heard under the distortion — tight, sludgy low end. Settings per Guitar Chalk: gain 7.5, bass 6.5, mid 4.5, treble 6.5. Source: Guitar Chalk + Mixdown gear rundown."
  },
  "effects": [
   "High-gain amp: Marshall JMP Mark II Lead / Diezel VH4 (Brent Hinds); Friedman JJ Cantrell (Bill Kelliher) into Orange cabs",
   "Mids dialed in (mid ~4.5-5, not scooped) so the guitar cuts",
   "Light reverb; the saturation is amp gain, no boost needed"
  ],
  "pickup": "Humbuckers in D standard for a thick, sludgy, mid-present tone",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-blood-and-thunder-mastodon/",
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/gear-rundown-mastodons-brent-hinds-and-bill-kelliher/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blood-and-thunder--mastodon--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Granite",
  "artist": "Sleep Token",
  "genre": "progressive metal",
  "era": "2023",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Revv Generator / Peavey 5150 (Neural DSP Archetype: Gojira via Quad Cortex)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Sleep Token's IV rig: 8-string (Fishman Fluence Modern) tuned low (E-A-E-A-D-G-B-e) or 7-string drop A. A Tube Screamer boost tightens a high-gain amp model; ambient clean patches carry the groovy verses. Source: Guitar Chalk + Guitar World."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Tube Screamer-style boost (tightens the low end)",
   "High-gain amp model: Revv Generator / 5150 (NDSP Archetype: Gojira via Quad Cortex)",
   "Noise gate for the tight chug",
   "Reverb + delay + modulation for the groovy ambient clean sections"
  ],
  "pickup": "Active/high-output humbuckers (Fishman Fluence Modern) for tight low chug; neck pickup for warm ambient cleans",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-summoning-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/how-to-sound-like-iv-sleep-token"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/granite--sleep-token--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Mystery",
  "artist": "Turnstile",
  "genre": "hardcore",
  "era": "2021",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 5150 / EVH 5150 III blended with a Mesa Dual Rectifier",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Brady Ebert and Pat McCrory play Jackson Soloist / ESP LTD EC-1000 (EMG) guitars into a blend of Peavey 5150/6505 and Mesa Dual Rectifier amps (Orange too). A Boss CH-1 chorus gives the lush, dreamy texture that defines their modern hardcore sound. Source: Guitar Chalk + Equipboard (GLOW ON)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Boss CH-1 Super Chorus (the dreamy, melodic shimmer over the hardcore riffs)",
   "High-gain amp: Peavey 5150/6505 blended with a Mesa Dual Rectifier",
   "Light reverb for space"
  ],
  "pickup": "Humbuckers (EMG / Jackson) for tight, groovy hardcore rhythm with chorus shimmer",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/mystery-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/turnstile-glow-on"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mystery--turnstile--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "good 4 u",
  "artist": "Olivia Rodrigo",
  "genre": "pop punk",
  "era": "2021",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod Deluxe IV",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A Fender Player Mustang (short-scale, bright) on the bridge pickup into a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, with a Pro Co Rat distortion for the heavier chorus riff. Bright, punchy pop-punk power chords with a slight mid scoop. Source: Guitar Chalk + Equipboard."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Pro Co Rat distortion (the punchy pop-punk chorus crunch)",
   "Clean boost / light overdrive for edge",
   "Fender Hot Rod Deluxe amp breakup"
  ],
  "pickup": "Single-coil bridge (Fender Mustang/Strat) for a tight, bright, edgy pop-punk crunch",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/good-4-u-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/olivia-rodrigo"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/good-4-u--olivia-rodrigo--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Thunderstruck",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1990",
  "tone_type": "overdriven",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JTM45 / Super Lead (100W), cranked",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Angus Young plays a Gibson SG Standard into a cranked 100W Marshall Super Lead with NO pedals — the overdrive is pure pushed tubes. Ernie Ball 10-46 strings, standard tuning, medium pick for the articulate intro pull-offs. Bright, scratchy, mid/treble-forward. Source: Guitar Chalk (Thunderstruck) + Music Strive."
  },
  "effects": [
   "Marshall amp tube overdrive (the entire dirt — no distortion pedals)",
   "A touch of reverb at most",
   "Cranked volume for the natural crunch"
  ],
  "pickup": "Humbuckers (Gibson SG bridge) into a cranked Marshall for a bright, biting classic-rock crunch",
  "confidence": "high",
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-thunderstruck-ac-dc/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/angus-young-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/thunderstruck--ac-dc--riff--overdriven--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Schism",
  "artist": "TOOL",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 3.5,
   "mid": 8.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst, Seymour Duncan JB (bridge, flipped), MXR M-133 Micro Amp boost."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Seymour Duncan JB)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/adam-jones-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-for-adam-jones-of-tool/",
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/rig-rundown-adam-jones-of-tool/",
   "https://www.rig-talk.com/forum/threads/adam-jones-vh4-channel-3-settings.114356/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/schism--tool--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Lateralus",
  "artist": "TOOL",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst, Seymour Duncan JB (bridge, flipped), MXR M-133 Micro Amp boost."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Seymour Duncan JB)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/adam-jones-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-for-adam-jones-of-tool/",
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/rig-rundown-adam-jones-of-tool/",
   "https://www.rig-talk.com/forum/threads/adam-jones-vh4-channel-3-settings.114356/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lateralus--tool--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Forty Six & 2",
  "artist": "TOOL",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 8.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Diezel VH4 (channel 3) into Mesa Boogie 4x12; studio also modified 1976 Marshall Super Bass + Bogner Uberschall",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1979 Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst, Seymour Duncan JB (bridge, flipped), MXR M-133 Micro Amp boost."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "boost"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Seymour Duncan JB)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/adam-jones-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-for-adam-jones-of-tool/",
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/rig-rundown-adam-jones-of-tool/",
   "https://www.rig-talk.com/forum/threads/adam-jones-vh4-channel-3-settings.114356/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/forty-six-2--tool--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "The End of Heartache",
  "artist": "Killswitch Engage",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early/mid era recordings); later live: Laney Ironheart IRT120H + V30 4x12, Fuchs for cleans",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Caparison TAT Special, Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, Maxon OD808 boost, Boss NS-2 gate."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "noise-gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Fishman Fluence Modern)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/killswitch-engage-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-killswitch-engage",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/killswitch-engage-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-end-of-heartache--killswitch-engage--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Rose of Sharyn",
  "artist": "Killswitch Engage",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early/mid era recordings); later live: Laney Ironheart IRT120H + V30 4x12, Fuchs for cleans",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Caparison TAT Special, Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, Maxon OD808 boost, Boss NS-2 gate."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "noise-gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Fishman Fluence Modern)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/killswitch-engage-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-killswitch-engage",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/killswitch-engage-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rose-of-sharyn--killswitch-engage--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Holy Diver",
  "artist": "Killswitch Engage",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (early/mid era recordings); later live: Laney Ironheart IRT120H + V30 4x12, Fuchs for cleans",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Caparison TAT Special, Fishman Fluence Modern humbuckers, Maxon OD808 boost, Boss NS-2 gate."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "noise-gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Fishman Fluence Modern)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/killswitch-engage-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-killswitch-engage",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/killswitch-engage-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/holy-diver--killswitch-engage--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Still Into You",
  "artist": "Paramore",
  "genre": "pop-punk",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 (heavier parts: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Boss Blues Driver always-on, MXR Distortion III lead boost, Boss Giga Delay; humbucker Telecaster Deluxe / Les Paul / Jagmaster."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/paramore-guitar-tone/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-paramore-amp-settings-guide/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/taylor-york"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/still-into-you--paramore--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "That's What You Get",
  "artist": "Paramore",
  "genre": "pop-punk",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 (heavier parts: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Boss Blues Driver always-on, MXR Distortion III lead boost, Boss Giga Delay; humbucker Telecaster Deluxe / Les Paul / Jagmaster."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/paramore-guitar-tone/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-paramore-amp-settings-guide/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/taylor-york"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/thats-what-you-get--paramore--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ain’t It Fun",
  "artist": "Paramore",
  "genre": "pop-punk",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM2000 (heavier parts: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Boss Blues Driver always-on, MXR Distortion III lead boost, Boss Giga Delay; humbucker Telecaster Deluxe / Les Paul / Jagmaster."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/paramore-guitar-tone/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-paramore-amp-settings-guide/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/taylor-york"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/aint-it-fun--paramore--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Eternally Yours",
  "artist": "Motionless in White",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6534+ head into Mesa Rectifier 4x12; live/studio Kemper profiles (Diezel-style + Tube Screamer)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "ESP/LTD EC-1000 (Seymour Duncan Blackouts), Ibanez Iron Label baritone; drop B / drop A tuning."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "noise-gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (active, high-output)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/motionless-in-whites-ryan-sitkowski-i-once-spent-an-entire-set-trying-to-get-my-amp-to-work-and-i-missed-the-whole-show",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ryan-sitkowski",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/motionless-in-white"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/eternally-yours--motionless-in-white--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Voices",
  "artist": "Motionless in White",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Peavey 6534+ head into Mesa Rectifier 4x12; live/studio Kemper profiles (Diezel-style + Tube Screamer)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "ESP/LTD EC-1000 (Seymour Duncan Blackouts), Ibanez Iron Label baritone; drop B / drop A tuning."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "noise-gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (active, high-output)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/motionless-in-whites-ryan-sitkowski-i-once-spent-an-entire-set-trying-to-get-my-amp-to-work-and-i-missed-the-whole-show",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ryan-sitkowski",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/motionless-in-white"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/voices--motionless-in-white--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Another Life",
  "artist": "Motionless in White",
  "genre": "metalcore",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
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   "notes": "ESP/LTD EC-1000 (Seymour Duncan Blackouts), Ibanez Iron Label baritone; drop B / drop A tuning."
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   "overdrive",
   "noise-gate"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (active, high-output)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
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   "https://equipboard.com/band/motionless-in-white"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/another-life--motionless-in-white--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Sunshine of Your Love",
  "artist": "Eric Clapton",
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   "bass": 8,
   "mid": 8,
   "treble": 7,
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  "confidence": 0.8,
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   "https://jam.buzz/extra/eric-clapton-guitar-gear-guide/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sunshine-of-your-love--eric-clapton--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "White Room",
  "artist": "Eric Clapton",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 7,
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   "mid": 7.5,
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   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1966 Marshall Super 100 (JTM45/100, KT66 tubes), normal channel, amp run near its threshold",
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   "https://jam.buzz/extra/eric-clapton-guitar-gear-guide/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/white-room--eric-clapton--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Cocaine",
  "artist": "Eric Clapton",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender / clean-headroom amp, light breakup",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Stratocaster (\"Blackie\"), bridge/middle pickups; relatively clean with edge-of-breakup crunch."
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  "effects": [
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  "pickup": "Stratocaster bridge/middle single-coil",
  "confidence": 0.8,
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   "https://jam.buzz/extra/eric-clapton-guitar-gear-guide/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cocaine--eric-clapton--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Manhattan",
  "artist": "Eric Johnson",
  "genre": "instrumental rock",
  "era": "1990s",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 4,
   "reverb": 3
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   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (clean rhythm side of his rig)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1954 Fender Stratocaster \"Virginia\" (DiMarzio HS-2 bridge); lush, dimensional clean with Echoplex."
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  "effects": [
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   "reverb"
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  "pickup": "Stratocaster neck/middle single-coil",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/eric-johnson-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/eric-johnson-lead-tone/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/manhattan--eric-johnson--riff--clean--guitar/"
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  "song": "Trademark",
  "artist": "Eric Johnson",
  "genre": "instrumental rock",
  "era": "1990s",
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  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 4.5,
   "presence": 3.5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1969 Marshall Super Lead 100W (Plexi), both volumes on 10; clean side uses a Fender Twin Reverb",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1954 Strat \"Virginia\" / Gibson ES-335; Chandler Tube Driver + Echoplex EP-3 make the \"violin\" lead."
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  "effects": [
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   "delay"
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  "pickup": "neck pickup (smooth violin lead)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/eric-johnson-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/eric-johnson-lead-tone/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/trademark--eric-johnson--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Zap",
  "artist": "Eric Johnson",
  "genre": "instrumental rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1969 Marshall Super Lead 100W (Plexi), both volumes on 10; clean side uses a Fender Twin Reverb",
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   "notes": "1954 Strat \"Virginia\" / Gibson ES-335; Chandler Tube Driver + Echoplex EP-3 make the \"violin\" lead."
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   "delay"
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  "pickup": "neck pickup (smooth violin lead)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/eric-johnson-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/eric-johnson-lead-tone/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/zap--eric-johnson--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "A Forest",
  "artist": "The Cure",
  "genre": "post-punk",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (clean, built-in stereo chorus)",
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   "notes": "Fender Jazzmaster (Olympic White); Bass VI on some songs. Chain: flanger → chorus → delay → reverb → amp. Robert Smith sets amp knobs only to 0, 5 or 10."
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  "effects": [
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   "flanger",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
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  "pickup": "Jazzmaster single-coils (neck/both)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
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   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-cure-amp-settings/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/a-forest--the-cure--riff--clean--guitar/"
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  "song": "Just Like Heaven",
  "artist": "The Cure",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (clean, built-in stereo chorus)",
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   "notes": "Fender Jazzmaster (Olympic White); Bass VI on some songs. Chain: flanger → chorus → delay → reverb → amp. Robert Smith sets amp knobs only to 0, 5 or 10."
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  "effects": [
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   "delay",
   "reverb"
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  "pickup": "Jazzmaster single-coils (neck/both)",
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   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-cure-amp-settings/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/just-like-heaven--the-cure--riff--clean--guitar/"
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  "song": "Friday I’m in Love",
  "artist": "The Cure",
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  "era": "1980s",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
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  "original_gear": {
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  "effects": [
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   "delay"
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  "pickup": "Jazzmaster single-coils (neck/both)",
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  "sources": [
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/friday-im-in-love--the-cure--riff--clean--guitar/"
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  "song": "Silvera",
  "artist": "Gojira",
  "genre": "progressive metal",
  "era": "2010s",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III \"Stealth\" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Charvel Joe Duplantier signature (DiMarzio D Activator), DigiTech Whammy, KHDK boost, Boss NS-2 gate, MXR Carbon Copy; drop tuning, Dunlop Tortex 0.88mm picks."
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  "effects": [
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   "delay",
   "noise-gate"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (DiMarzio D Activator)",
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  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/gojira-guitar-tone/",
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/silvera--gojira--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Stranded",
  "artist": "Gojira",
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  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III \"Stealth\" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Charvel Joe Duplantier signature (DiMarzio D Activator), DigiTech Whammy, KHDK boost, Boss NS-2 gate, MXR Carbon Copy; drop tuning, Dunlop Tortex 0.88mm picks."
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  "effects": [
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   "pitch-shifter",
   "delay",
   "noise-gate"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (DiMarzio D Activator)",
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  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/gojira-guitar-tone/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/inside-gojiras-touring-rig"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/stranded--gojira--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "L'Enfant Sauvage",
  "artist": "Gojira",
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  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III \"Stealth\" 100W into Mesa/Boogie Rectifier 4x12",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Charvel Joe Duplantier signature (DiMarzio D Activator), DigiTech Whammy, KHDK boost, Boss NS-2 gate, MXR Carbon Copy; drop tuning, Dunlop Tortex 0.88mm picks."
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  "effects": [
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   "pitch-shifter",
   "delay",
   "noise-gate"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (DiMarzio D Activator)",
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  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/gojira-guitar-tone/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/inside-gojiras-touring-rig"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/l-enfant-sauvage--gojira--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Dr. Seuss Is Dead",
  "artist": "Acid Bath",
  "genre": "sludge metal",
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  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 Dual Reverb 100W OR Randall head (era sources conflict)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ibanez Rocket Roll II with EMG 81 (bridge), Morley wah; Mike Sanchez’s rig undocumented. Thick NOLA sludge crunch."
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  "effects": [
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   "wah"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (EMG 81, active)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
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   "https://equipboard.com/albums/acid-bath-when-the-kite-string-pops",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/acid-bath"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dr-seuss-is-dead--acid-bath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Graveflower",
  "artist": "Acid Bath",
  "genre": "sludge metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 Dual Reverb 100W OR Randall head (era sources conflict)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ibanez Rocket Roll II with EMG 81 (bridge), Morley wah; Mike Sanchez’s rig undocumented. Thick NOLA sludge crunch."
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  "effects": [
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   "wah"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (EMG 81, active)",
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  "sources": [
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   "https://equipboard.com/band/acid-bath"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/graveflower--acid-bath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Scream of the Butterfly",
  "artist": "Acid Bath",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 2.5,
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   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
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   "reverb": 3
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  "effects": [
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/scream-of-the-butterfly--acid-bath--riff--clean--guitar/"
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  "song": "B.Y.O.B.",
  "artist": "System of a Down",
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  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
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   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gibson SG or Ibanez Iceman; Drop C tuning (C G C F A D); MXR Phase 90 + Boss DD-6."
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  "effects": [
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   "phaser",
   "delay"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/system-of-a-down-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-down"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/byob--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Hypnotize",
  "artist": "System of a Down",
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  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
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   "notes": "Gibson SG or Ibanez Iceman; Drop C tuning (C G C F A D); MXR Phase 90 + Boss DD-6."
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  "effects": [
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   "phaser",
   "delay"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
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   "https://musicstrive.com/system-of-a-down-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-down"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hypnotize--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Lonely Day",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "treble": 6,
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   "delay"
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  "sources": [
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   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-down"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lonely-day--system-of-a-down--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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  "song": "Before I Forget",
  "artist": "Slipknot",
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  "part": "riff",
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  "song": "The Hardest Button to Button",
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  "song": "Plush",
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  "song": "Crazy Train",
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  "song": "Flying High Again",
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  "song": "Whole Lotta Love",
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   "https://rockguitaruniverse.com/gary-rossington-gear/"
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  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/simple-man--lynyrd-skynyrd--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Walk This Way",
  "artist": "Aerosmith",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
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   "amp": "Cranked vintage Marshall Plexi / Super Lead (Walk This Way: Ampeg V-2, Mid 8 @ ~800Hz, Bass 3, Treble 6)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gibson Les Paul / Les Paul Junior (P-90 on Walk This Way); low gain, amp-breakup, mids pushed."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker / P-90",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/the-secrets-behind-joe-perrys-guitar-tone-on-aerosmiths-walk-this-way",
   "https://musicstrive.com/aerosmith-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joe-perry"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/walk-this-way--aerosmith--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Sweet Emotion",
  "artist": "Aerosmith",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Cranked vintage Marshall Plexi / Super Lead (Walk This Way: Ampeg V-2, Mid 8 @ ~800Hz, Bass 3, Treble 6)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gibson Les Paul / Les Paul Junior (P-90 on Walk This Way); low gain, amp-breakup, mids pushed."
  },
  "effects": [
   "talk-box",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker / P-90",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/the-secrets-behind-joe-perrys-guitar-tone-on-aerosmiths-walk-this-way",
   "https://musicstrive.com/aerosmith-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joe-perry"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-emotion--aerosmith--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Dream On",
  "artist": "Aerosmith",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Cranked vintage Marshall Plexi / Super Lead (Walk This Way: Ampeg V-2, Mid 8 @ ~800Hz, Bass 3, Treble 6)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gibson Les Paul / Les Paul Junior (P-90 on Walk This Way); low gain, amp-breakup, mids pushed."
  },
  "effects": [
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  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker / P-90",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/the-secrets-behind-joe-perrys-guitar-tone-on-aerosmiths-walk-this-way",
   "https://musicstrive.com/aerosmith-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joe-perry"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dream-on--aerosmith--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "La Grange",
  "artist": "ZZ Top",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi), power-amp driven",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "’59 Gibson Les Paul “Pearly Gates” (humbuckers); Fuzz Face, MXR Carbon Copy slapback; light .008 strings; pinch harmonics."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (high-output)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/zz-top-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/billy-gibbons-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/billy-gibbons-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/la-grange--zz-top--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Sharp Dressed Man",
  "artist": "ZZ Top",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi), power-amp driven",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "’59 Gibson Les Paul “Pearly Gates” (humbuckers); Fuzz Face, MXR Carbon Copy slapback; light .008 strings; pinch harmonics."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (high-output)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/zz-top-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/billy-gibbons-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/billy-gibbons-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sharp-dressed-man--zz-top--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Gimme All Your Lovin'",
  "artist": "ZZ Top",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1968 Super Lead (Plexi), power-amp driven",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "’59 Gibson Les Paul “Pearly Gates” (humbuckers); Fuzz Face, MXR Carbon Copy slapback; light .008 strings; pinch harmonics."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (high-output)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/zz-top-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/billy-gibbons-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/billy-gibbons-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gimme-all-your-lovin--zz-top--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Wonderwall",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "britpop",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Acoustic (no amp) — Epiphone J45, capo 2nd fret",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Epiphone J45 dreadnought, capo on fret 2; minimal electric layers (’65 Strat)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "acoustic",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/oasis-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/noel-gallagher-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wonderwall--oasis--riff--clean--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Don't Look Back in Anger",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "britpop",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 / Bluesbreaker (later Hiwatt) with an Ibanez TS9",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Epiphone Riviera / ’65 Fender Stratocaster; TS9 overdrive, Roland Space Echo; mids and treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Riviera humbuckers / Strat single-coils)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/oasis-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/noel-gallagher-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dont-look-back-in-anger--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Champagne Supernova",
  "artist": "Oasis",
  "genre": "britpop",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM900 / Bluesbreaker (later Hiwatt) with an Ibanez TS9",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Epiphone Riviera / ’65 Fender Stratocaster; TS9 overdrive, Roland Space Echo; mids and treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Riviera humbuckers / Strat single-coils)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/oasis-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-gallagher",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/noel-gallagher-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/champagne-supernova--oasis--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Fortunate Son",
  "artist": "Creedence Clearwater Revival",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Kustom 200A4 (built-in vibrato + fuzz circuit) — modern stand-in: Fender Twin Reverb / Blues Deluxe",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Rickenbacker 325 or Gibson Les Paul Custom; bright treble, subtle tremolo; gritty leads from the amp’s fuzz (or a Big Muff live)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "tremolo"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright jangle)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/john-fogerty-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/john-fogerty",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/john-fogerty-creedence-clearwater-revival-travelin-band"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fortunate-son--creedence-clearwater-revival--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Bad Moon Rising",
  "artist": "Creedence Clearwater Revival",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Kustom 200A4 (built-in vibrato + fuzz circuit) — modern stand-in: Fender Twin Reverb / Blues Deluxe",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Rickenbacker 325 or Gibson Les Paul Custom; bright treble, subtle tremolo; gritty leads from the amp’s fuzz (or a Big Muff live)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "tremolo",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright jangle)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/john-fogerty-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/john-fogerty",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/john-fogerty-creedence-clearwater-revival-travelin-band"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bad-moon-rising--creedence-clearwater-revival--riff--clean--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Have You Ever Seen the Rain",
  "artist": "Creedence Clearwater Revival",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Kustom 200A4 (built-in vibrato + fuzz circuit) — modern stand-in: Fender Twin Reverb / Blues Deluxe",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Rickenbacker 325 or Gibson Les Paul Custom; bright treble, subtle tremolo; gritty leads from the amp’s fuzz (or a Big Muff live)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "tremolo"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright jangle)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/john-fogerty-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/john-fogerty",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/john-fogerty-creedence-clearwater-revival-travelin-band"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/have-you-ever-seen-the-rain--creedence-clearwater-revival--riff--clean--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Born to Be Wild",
  "artist": "Steppenwolf",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Concert / Band Master (later Rickenbacker / Marshall) — any cranked Fender combo works",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Esquire (later Stratocaster); Maestro FZ-1-style \"Distorto\" fuzz, backed off slightly; bridge pickup snarl."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Esquire/Tele snarl)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-born-to-be-wild-steppenwolf/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/michael-monarch",
   "https://www.mixonline.com/recording/classic-tracks-steppenwolfs-born-be-wild-365997"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/born-to-be-wild--steppenwolf--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Magic Carpet Ride",
  "artist": "Steppenwolf",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Concert / Band Master (later Rickenbacker / Marshall) — any cranked Fender combo works",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Esquire (later Stratocaster); Maestro FZ-1-style \"Distorto\" fuzz, backed off slightly; bridge pickup snarl."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Esquire/Tele snarl)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-born-to-be-wild-steppenwolf/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/michael-monarch",
   "https://www.mixonline.com/recording/classic-tracks-steppenwolfs-born-be-wild-365997"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/magic-carpet-ride--steppenwolf--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Do I Wanna Know?",
  "artist": "Arctic Monkeys",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Rockerverb 100 (rich British overdrive)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Neck pickup for the round, heavy main riff; roll treble off slightly to match the studio tone. ProCo RAT + Coopersonic ValveSlapper for the fuzzy saturation; EHX Holy Grail reverb for the echo."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (round, heavy)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-do-i-wanna-know-arctic-monkeys/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/arctic-monkeys-guitar-tone/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-arctic-monkeys-amp-settings-guide/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/do-i-wanna-know--arctic-monkeys--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Buddy Holly",
  "artist": "Weezer",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mk1 atop a Marshall cab (recorded low-volume, high gain + high mic level)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Les Paul Junior Special (P-90) or a Fender Jaguar. The trick: low amp volume but high gain and high mic level, giving a bulky but ultra-crisp power-pop crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (P-90 / single-coil bite)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitar.com/features/artist-rigs/the-gear-used-by-rivers-cuomo-on-weezers-blue-album/",
   "https://weezerpedia.com/wiki/Rivers_Cuomo",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/rivers-cuomo"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/buddy-holly--weezer--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Verbatim",
  "artist": "Mother Mother",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender-style clean combo with light breakup (estimated — Mother Mother’s exact rig is undocumented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "An indie-rock jangle: bright, clean-leaning verses that push into light overdrive in the bigger sections. Exact gear is not publicly documented; values are an educated indie-rock starting point."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/middle (bright jangle)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/mother-mother",
   "https://buffer.com/resources/trending-songs-tiktok/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/verbatim--mother-mother--riff--clean--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Heroes",
  "artist": "David Bowie",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt (with Hiwatt cabs) — feedback-driven sustain",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Robert Fripp played a Les Paul Custom (likely through a Burns Buzzaround fuzz) and \"played the feedback\" — standing at marked distances from the speaker so each note sustained, then Eno processed it through a Synthi AKS. For a modern take: a fuzz/sustainer or an EBow into a loud amp, riding controlled feedback."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (sustained feedback)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/david-bowie-and-stranger-things-the-sound-behind-heroes",
   "https://theproaudiofiles.com/the-anatomy-of-mick-ronsons-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/the-incredible-story-of-mick-ronsons-ziggy-stardust-era-1968-gibson-les-paul-custom"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heroes--david-bowie--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ziggy Stardust",
  "artist": "David Bowie",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major \"The Pig\" (200W) — cranked",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mick Ronson’s stripped 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom into a 200W Marshall Major (\"The Pig\") with a Cry Baby wah parked at a fixed sweet spot — thick, mid-forward glam crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul Custom)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/david-bowie-and-stranger-things-the-sound-behind-heroes",
   "https://theproaudiofiles.com/the-anatomy-of-mick-ronsons-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/the-incredible-story-of-mick-ronsons-ziggy-stardust-era-1968-gibson-les-paul-custom"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ziggy-stardust--david-bowie--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Suffragette City",
  "artist": "David Bowie",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major \"The Pig\" (200W) — cranked",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mick Ronson’s stripped 1968 Gibson Les Paul Custom into a 200W Marshall Major (\"The Pig\") with a Cry Baby wah parked at a fixed sweet spot — thick, mid-forward glam crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul Custom)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/music/david-bowie-and-stranger-things-the-sound-behind-heroes",
   "https://theproaudiofiles.com/the-anatomy-of-mick-ronsons-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/gear/the-incredible-story-of-mick-ronsons-ziggy-stardust-era-1968-gibson-les-paul-custom"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/suffragette-city--david-bowie--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Trooper",
  "artist": "Iron Maiden",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (JVM / DSL100) with 1960 cabs",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dave Murray (Strat with Seymour Duncan Hot Rails) and Adrian Smith (Strat/Les Paul) into Marshalls; a Boss CS-3 compressor evens out the galloping picking. Bright, balanced, tight low end."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "compression"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/iron-maiden-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-the-trooper-iron-maiden/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-iron-maiden-amp-settings-guide/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-trooper--iron-maiden--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Run to the Hills",
  "artist": "Iron Maiden",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (JVM / DSL100) with 1960 cabs",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Same Maiden rig — Strats/Les Pauls into bright Marshalls with a compressor; tight low end, moderate gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "compression"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/iron-maiden-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-the-trooper-iron-maiden/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-iron-maiden-amp-settings-guide/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/run-to-the-hills--iron-maiden--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Misirlou",
  "artist": "Dick Dale",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 8
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Dual Showman (JBL D130F 15\" speakers) + outboard Fender spring reverb",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Stratocaster on the BRIGHT bridge pickup, thick strings, drenched in Fender outboard spring reverb. The sound is the fast staccato alternate (tremolo) picking plus a wall of spring reverb — almost no gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright single-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://blog.zzounds.com/2017/04/22/legends-tone-dick-dale/",
   "https://www.guitar-pro.com/academy/l/49311-dick-dale",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/diy/mod-garage-the-dick-dale-wiring"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/misirlou--dick-dale--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Eye of the Tiger",
  "artist": "Survivor",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "100-watt Marshall JMP (the actual amp used to record it) / Fender Hot Rod DeVille",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Frankie Sullivan used both a Strat and a Les Paul on the studio version into a 100W Marshall JMP; a ProCo RAT added bite. Tight, palm-muted staccato power chords — punchy arena-rock crunch, Ernie Ball .009s."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker or Strat bridge)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicplayers.com/2017/07/frankie-sullivan-survivor/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/frankie-sullivan",
   "https://www.marshallforum.com/threads/frankie-sullivan-of-survivor-marshall-jmp-tone.65401/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/eye-of-the-tiger--survivor--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "All Right Now",
  "artist": "Free",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall head + (homemade) cabinet — cranked for natural breakup",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Paul Kossoff played a 1959 Les Paul Standard (sunburst) into a Marshall stack, with high action and heavy strings (11s/12s). The magic is the woody, mid-rich tone, edge-of-breakup crunch, and Kossoff’s legendary finger vibrato — moderate gain, neck/bridge blend."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (PAF humbuckers, woody mids)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "http://www.woodytone.com/2009/06/10/paul-kossoffs-all-right-now-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/forgotten-heroes-paul-kossoff",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/artist-lessons/paul-kossoff-blues-rock-style"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/all-right-now--free--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Wild Thing",
  "artist": "The Troggs",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1960s Vox amp (light overdrive)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Bridge pickup, guitar volume and tone at 10, into a 60s Vox amp pushed just into light overdrive — bright and raw, not heavily distorted. The whole song is three open chords (A–D–E) bashed out."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, raw)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/the-troggs",
   "https://www.guitartricks.com/forum/thread.php?t=39369"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wild-thing--the-troggs--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Green Onions",
  "artist": "Booker T & the M.G.'s",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Small tweed Fender Harvard, turned up to the edge of breakup",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Steve Cropper played a Fender Telecaster (originally a sanded-down Esquire) on the bridge pickup into a little tweed Fender Harvard cranked to break up, with outboard plate reverb (drier than spring). The grit comes from amp + attack, not a pedal."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright Tele twang)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.seymourduncan.com/blog/swd/what-guitar-and-amp-did-steve-cropper-use-when-recording-green-onions-with-booker-t-the-mgs-ken-bozarth-wenonah-new-jersey",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/steve-cropper",
   "https://www.vintageguitar.com/3658/steve-cropper/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/green-onions--booker-t-the-m-g-s--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Johnny B. Goode",
  "artist": "Chuck Berry",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1950s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender tweed (Bassman / Pro / Deluxe) on the edge of breakup",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A 1957 Gibson ES-350T (PAF humbuckers, semi-hollow) into a tweed Fender amp set just to the edge of breakup — relatively clean, bright, no pedals. The double-stop bends and that bright bite are the sound."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, semi-hollow)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://blog.zzounds.com/2016/12/17/iconic-rigs-chuck-berry/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-johnny-b-goode-chuck-berry/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/chuck-berry-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/johnny-b-goode--chuck-berry--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "More Than a Feeling",
  "artist": "Boston",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Modified 100W Marshall Super Lead Plexi + Echoplex EP-3 (later Tom Scholz Rockman)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tom Scholz used a 1968 Gibson Les Paul Goldtop (DiMarzio Super Distortion) into a modified Marshall Super Lead Plexi with an Echoplex EP-3 tape delay. The signature is smooth, compressed, singing sustain — Scholz later bottled it in the Rockman. Layered guitars, chimey 12-string acoustic intro."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "compression"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (DiMarzio Super Distortion)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/more-than-a-feeling-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/boston-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/bostons-tom-scholz"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/more-than-a-feeling--boston--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "My Sharona",
  "artist": "The Knack",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark I (slightly overdriven — clarity with sustain)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Berton Averre recorded the lead through a Fender Stratocaster into a Mesa/Boogie Mark I set for a slightly overdriven tone — bright and biting with clarity and sustain, miked with an SM57. The riff is a tight, palm-muted single-note figure."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright Strat bite)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/my-sharona-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.licklibrary.com/learn/lessons/the-knack/my-sharona"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/my-sharona--the-knack--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Where Is My Mind?",
  "artist": "Pixies",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 50W (dirty) / Fender Vibrolux Reverb on 7 (clean intro)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Joey Santiago plays a Les Paul Standard (Bare Knuckle pickups). The clean arpeggiated intro/verse runs through a Fender Vibrolux Reverb (set ~7) for definition and reverb; the louder chorus uses a Marshall JCM800 for natural overdrive. Classic quiet-loud Pixies dynamics."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Les Paul)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/pixies-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joey-santiago",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-pixies"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/where-is-my-mind--pixies--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "I Love Rock 'n' Roll",
  "artist": "Joan Jett",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "circa 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 (Bright input, Volume 10, Treble 8, Mid 7, Bass 3, Master 3)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Joan Jett used a mid-60s Gibson Melody Maker Double with a hot Red Rhodes Velvet Hammer humbucker (bridge, volume & tone on 10) into a Music Man 212-HD 130. Crank the master for crunch but keep gain moderate — the hot pickup pushes the amp. Bass low, mids and treble up."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge (hot Velvet Hammer humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/joan-jett-i-love-rocknroll-guitar-tone",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joan-jett"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/i-love-rock-n-roll--joan-jett--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Should I Stay or Should I Go",
  "artist": "The Clash",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 3.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Cranked combo set bright and mid-gain (Mick Jones favored Marshalls / a Les Paul Junior style bite)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mick Jones’ riff is simple power chords with a bright, slightly-overdriven tone. Amp set mid-gain, very bright — treble all the way up, bass quite low — then tame any shrillness with the guitar’s own tone control. Punchy and raw."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright bite)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/these_are_guitars_and_gear_used_by_the_clashs_mick_jones-106202",
   "https://www.licklibrary.com/learn/lessons/the-clash/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go--the-clash--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Barracuda",
  "artist": "Heart",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Music Man head (cranked) with a slow flanger on the gallop",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Roger Fisher played a Strat into a Music Man head; the galloping intro uses a flanger (a Phoenix Systems kit) set as SLOW as it goes. The \"laser\" sweep at the end was the guitar feeding back near the amp head with the flanger on. Palm-muted gallop, mid-forward crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "flanger",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "http://www.woodytone.com/2009/12/04/roger-fishers-barracuda-gear-and-other-tidbits/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/roger-fisher",
   "https://songsfrommemory.com/tone-recipe-how-to-recreate-the-heart-barracuda-gallop/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/barracuda--heart--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Livin' on a Prayer",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Cranked Marshall-style amp + a TALK BOX on the main riff",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Richie Sambora’s primary riff is played through a talk box (his are built by Peter Frampton) — a tube routed to the mouth so the guitar \"speaks\" the notes. Guitar is a Strat-style (Charvel/Kramer) into a Marshall-ish crunch. Without a talk box, a wah parked/swept approximates the vowel movement."
  },
  "effects": [
   "talk box",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker/single)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Livin'_on_a_Prayer",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYLO1Aulhkk"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/livin-on-a-prayer--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Message in a Bottle",
  "artist": "The Police",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (bright, glassy) + Electric Mistress chorus/flange",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Andy Summers’ modified early-’60s Fender Telecaster (a Gibson PAF in the neck, Tele single-coil at the bridge, brass bridge, built-in preamp) gives a bright, glassy clean. The signature add9 arpeggio sits in chorus (an Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress) — more chorus than flange on this track."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/blend (glassy, with PAF warmth)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/guitarists/andy-summers-on-message-in-a-bottle-and-the-police-s-biggest-guitar-riff",
   "https://musicstrive.com/andy-summers-guitar-tone/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/potent-pairings-the-polices-andy-summers"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/message-in-a-bottle--the-police--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Down with the Sickness",
  "artist": "Disturbed",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 3,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (scooped, high gain)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dan Donegan tuned to Drop C# (C# G# C# F# A# D#) and played a Gibson Les Paul Standard into a Mesa Triple Rectifier — the classic scooped early-2000s nu-metal tone: lots of gain, mids pulled way down, tight low end. A BBE Sonic Maximizer and a Cry Baby wah were in the chain. Use a noise gate for the tight stops."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, tight)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/disturbed-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-down-with-the-sickness-disturbed/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/dan-donegan-disturbed-25-years-of-the-sickness"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/down-with-the-sickness--disturbed--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Du Hast",
  "artist": "Rammstein",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier / Soldano (high gain, tight)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Richard Kruspe’s wall-of-guitars sound uses high-gain Mesa/Boogie and Soldano amps with EMG 81/60 pickups for thick, percussive chugging. Tight palm muting, layered multiple times, with meticulous noise gating (MXR Smart Gate / Drawmer DS201) so the staccato stops are dead silent."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (EMG 81 active)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/rammstein-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/richard-zven-kruspe",
   "https://www.riffhard.com/how-to-get-rammstein-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/du-hast--rammstein--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Raining Blood",
  "artist": "Slayer",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 2,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 + an overdrive boost (gain past noon)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman ran Marshall JCM800 2203 heads with EMG 81/85 pickups. For Raining Blood: amp gain ~7, treble ~7, mids scooped (~2), bass high (~9), presence ~7, with an overdrive in front (gain past noon) for the tight, saturated thrash attack. Fast tremolo/down-picking."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (EMG 81 active)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/raining-blood-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/slayer-guitar-tone/",
   "https://killerrig.com/sound-like-slayer-amp-settings-and-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/raining-blood--slayer--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Panama",
  "artist": "Van Halen",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 7.5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 9,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead Plexi, cranked (power-starved with a variac for the \"brown sound\")",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Eddie Van Halen’s \"brown sound\": his Frankenstein (single high-output bridge humbucker) into a cranked Marshall Plexi, power-starved with a variac so it saturates earlier and feels thick yet not over-gained. Everything dimed, lots of hall reverb. Bright, huge and singing."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-panama-van-halen/",
   "https://killerrig.com/van-halen-amp-settings-and-sounds/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/eddie-van-halen-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/panama--van-halen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bleed",
  "artist": "Meshuggah",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4.5,
   "reverb": 0.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "High-gain amp (Meshuggah used Line 6/Fractal-era modelling and high-gain heads), tight and gated",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The song that defined \"djent.\" Both guitarists play 8-string Ibanez guitars with Lundgren Model 8 pickups, tuned low (dropped on the low F#). The tone is high-gain but TIGHT and percussive — mids present (not scooped like US metal), aggressive noise gating so the machine-gun staccato is dead silent between hits."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Lundgren Model 8, 8-string)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/meshuggah-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/meshuggah-share-secrets-their-sound",
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/gear-rundown-meshuggah/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bleed--meshuggah--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "American Girl",
  "artist": "Tom Petty",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (jangly chime)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Heartbreakers’ trademark jangle: a Rickenbacker 12-string into a Vox AC30. American Girl is built on a repeated jangling riff over a Bo Diddley beat — bright, chiming, clean with just a touch of grit. Mike Campbell and Tom Petty both leaned on the AC30."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "both (Rickenbacker 12-string chime)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://vintagevinylnews.com/tom-petty-guitars-and-gear/",
   "https://www.guitarlobby.com/tom-petty-guitars-and-gear/",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Girl_(Tom_Petty_and_the_Heartbreakers_song)"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/american-girl--tom-petty--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Less I Know the Better",
  "artist": "Tame Impala",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (handwired AC30H2)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1967 Rickenbacker 335 or Squier J Mascis Jazzmaster; tuned a full step down (D G C F A D); compressor + Small Stone phaser + Carbon Copy delay + Holy Grail reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "phaser",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (warm, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://mixdownmag.com.au/features/rig-rundown-kevin-parker-of-tame-impala/",
   "https://www.theboldmusician.com/tame-impala-guitar-tone-ultimate-guide/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kevin-parker"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-less-i-know-the-better--tame-impala--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Africa",
  "artist": "Toto",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin-style clean combo (Lukather also favors Bogner Ecstasy / Mesa Mark series)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Direct-input Fender Stratocaster / Takamine electric-acoustic / Gibson Les Paul; MXR Dyna Comp in front, slapback delay + hall reverb + tape echo after."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (warm clean)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.onlineguitarbase.com/stevelukathertotoguitarist/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/steve-lukather-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/steve-lukather"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/africa--toto--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)",
  "artist": "The Jimi Hendrix Experience",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Cranked Marshall stack (natural tube overdrive)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Strat on the NECK or middle pickup (warm, round — avoid the harsh bridge) into a cranked Marshall, with a Cry Baby / Vox wah and a germanium Fuzz Face (Dallas-Arbiter / Roger Mayer). The wah + fuzz interaction is the singing, vocal lead voice."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah",
   "fuzz"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (warm, round)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-voodoo-child-slight-return-jimi-hendrix/",
   "https://guitargearfinder.com/guides/ultimate-guide-jimi-hendrix-tone-gear-effects/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/sound-like-jimi-hendrix-amp-settings-gear-and-effects/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/voodoo-child-slight-return--jimi-hendrix--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Californication",
  "artist": "Red Hot Chili Peppers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JTM-45 / Super Bass — clean to edge-of-breakup, vintage (Fender-ish) voicing",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "John Frusciante’s clean tone: a Strat (neck pickup) into a vintage-voiced clean amp (Marshall JTM-45 + Super Bass on the record), with a squashy compressor to liven the clean Strat and a Boss CE-1 chorus split to two amps. Bright and melodic."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (warm clean Strat)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/john-frusciante-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/californication-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/tone-breakdown/john-frusciante-californication-rig/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/californication--red-hot-chili-peppers--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "White Room",
  "artist": "Cream",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 50W head + 4x12 (25W Greenbacks) — all controls on 10",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Eric Clapton’s \"woman tone\": a Gibson SG (the \"Fool\") with the guitar’s TONE control rolled to ~0 (dark, vocal) into a cranked Marshall (volume/bass/mid/treble all maxed). A Vox V846 wah gives the signature swell on the intro/outro. Thick, singing, mid-rich."
  },
  "effects": [
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (tone rolled to 0 — \"woman tone\")",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/watch-eric-clapton-explain-and-demonstrate-his-woman-tone-in-this-cream-era-video",
   "https://happybluesman.com/sound-eric-clapton-early-years/",
   "https://strat-talk.com/threads/best-wah-for-the-cream-clapton-white-room-sound.315848/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/white-room--cream--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Boulevard of Broken Dreams",
  "artist": "Green Day",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall-style amp, medium gain, slightly scooped mids",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul Junior (bridge pickup); tremolo on the intro riff (1/16, deep, square), short delay, tight palm-muting."
  },
  "effects": [
   "tremolo",
   "delay",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (sharp, biting)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-boulevard-of-broken-dreams-green-day/",
   "https://travelingguitarist.com/tremolo-setting-boulevard-of-broken-dreams-tutorial/",
   "https://www.guitarsite.com/greenday-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/boulevard-of-broken-dreams--green-day--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hot for Teacher",
  "artist": "Van Halen",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 9,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead Plexi, cranked (variac power-starved \"brown sound\")",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Frankenstein (single high-output bridge humbucker); everything dimed, treble very high, lots of hall reverb. Saturation comes from the power amp, not preamp gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://killerrig.com/van-halen-amp-settings-and-sounds/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/eddie-van-halen-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/eddie-van-halen-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hot-for-teacher--van-halen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "War Pigs",
  "artist": "Black Sabbath",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Modified Laney LA100 BL + Dallas Rangemaster treble booster",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tony Iommi played a Gibson SG into a modified Laney with a Dallas Rangemaster treble booster pushing the front end — full but clear, mid-forward British crunch. No fuzz/distortion pedals early on; the Rangemaster + cranked amp made the grit."
  },
  "effects": [
   "treble booster"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (SG humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/tony-iommi-amp-settings/",
   "https://killerrig.com/black-sabbath-amp-settings-and-sounds/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-tony-iommis-classic-black-sabbath-guitar-tone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/war-pigs--black-sabbath--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Highway Star",
  "artist": "Deep Purple",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 8,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major (with Vox AC30-style character) + treble booster + tape echo",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ritchie Blackmore played a Fender Stratocaster (scalloped fretboard) into cranked Marshalls, often with a Vox AC30’s warmth in the chain plus a treble booster and tape echo. Deep Purple-era EQ: bass cranked (~10), mids ~5, treble ~7, presence ~5. Bright, aggressive, singing."
  },
  "effects": [
   "treble booster",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Strat single-coils)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarlobby.com/ritchie-blackmore-guitars-and-gear/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/ritchie-blackmore",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/ritchie-blackmore-talking-tone-gear-deep-purple-years-and-a-rocking-rainbow-revival"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/highway-star--deep-purple--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Breaking the Law",
  "artist": "Judas Priest",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead (high gain, tight)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Glenn Tipton and K.K. Downing ran Marshall Super Lead amps; Tipton fitted DiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers in his Strat. High-gain British metal with a tight low end and slightly scooped mids — aggressive but articulate."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (DiMarzio Super Distortion)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-breakin-the-law-judas-priest/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/judas-priest-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.rigtone.com/tone/breaking-the-law-amp-settings"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/breaking-the-law--judas-priest--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Zombie",
  "artist": "The Cranberries",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (with a Big Muff into it for the heavy chorus)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Noel Hogan’s sound: a Telecaster (clean verses, with a DOD chorus that defined the Cranberries) building into a heavy, distorted chorus — a crunchy AC30 with a Big Muff in front and humbuckers for the big riff. Mids up (~6-7) to cut through."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker for the heavy part)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-zombie-the-cranberries/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/noel-hogan",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/the-cranberries-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/zombie--the-cranberries--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mr. Brightside",
  "artist": "The Killers",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (chimey, midrange-forward, light breakup)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dave Keuning’s signature is the chimey, repeating arpeggiated riff — a bright guitar (Gibson Explorer/ES-355 or a Strat) into a Vox AC30 for that midrange-forward chime. Generally clean with mild breakup; a touch of delay/reverb adds space."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (bright, chimey)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/mr-brightside-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/artist-lessons/the-killers-dave-keuning",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-keuning"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mr-brightside--the-killers--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Take Me Out",
  "artist": "Franz Ferdinand",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (rich breakup at volume)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Franz Ferdinand’s punchy post-punk/garage tone: a semi-hollow with P-90s (Epiphone Casino-style) into a Vox AC30 pushed into rich breakup. Moderate gain, bright and jangly with grit — treble up, bass low, for a tight punchy riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (P-90 grit & jangle)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-take-me-out-franz-ferdinand/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/franz-ferdinand-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Franz_Ferdinand_-_Take_Me_Out"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/take-me-out--franz-ferdinand--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Wanted Dead or Alive",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (sparkling American clean) + chorus & delay; electric solo into Marshall JCM800",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The signature descending intro lick is a 12-STRING ACOUSTIC (Richie Sambora used an Ovation 6/12 double-neck). The verses are a clean Strat with a subtle chorus, linear delay and hall reverb; the solo jumps to a Marshall JCM800 crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/12-string (clean, ringing)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/richie-sambora-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/bon-jovi-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/richie-sambora"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wanted-dead-or-alive--bon-jovi--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "You Give Love a Bad Name",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (overdriven crunch)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The \"shot through the heart\" power-chord riff is a Marshall JCM800 crunch (Super Strat / Les Paul). Sambora used a harmonizer/octave on the riff and a wah on the solo. Bright, punchy 80s hard-rock crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker/Super Strat)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/richie-sambora-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/bon-jovi-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/richie-sambora"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/you-give-love-a-bad-name--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "It's My Life",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall crunch + a TALK BOX on the main riff",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Like Livin’ on a Prayer, the main riff uses a TALK BOX (Richie Sambora’s are built by Peter Frampton). A Super Strat / Les Paul into a Marshall JCM crunch underneath; modern, punchy hard rock."
  },
  "effects": [
   "talk box",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/richie-sambora-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/bon-jovi-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/richie-sambora"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/its-my-life--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Fear of the Dark",
  "artist": "Iron Maiden",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JVM410H + 1960A 4x12 (tight British high-gain)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Classic Iron Maiden: Strats/Les Pauls into a Marshall JVM with tight British distortion. Bass kept low (~4-5) for tightness, mids present (~6-7) to cut through, treble up (~7-8) for crisp clarity. Controlled, bright NWOBHM — not over-saturated."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-fear-of-the-dark-iron-maiden/",
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-iron-maiden-amp-settings-guide/",
   "https://marshallforum.com/threads/iron-maiden-fear-of-the-dark.120867/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fear-of-the-dark--iron-maiden--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kickstart My Heart",
  "artist": "Mötley Crüe",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Soldano SLO-100 + Marshall 4x12 (with a Boss SD-1 in front)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mick Mars played a Kramer Baretta (single Seymour Duncan JB humbucker) into a Soldano SLO-100 pushed by a Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive — thick, saturated but controlled arena-rock lead gain. Punchy mids, tight enough for the fast \"vroom\" intro and driving riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Seymour Duncan JB humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/kickstart-my-heart-motley-crue-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/the_guitars_used_by_mtley_cres_mick_mars-99857",
   "https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/isolted-guitars-motley-crue-kickstart-my-heart/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kickstart-my-heart--m-tley-cr-e--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Paint It Black",
  "artist": "The Rolling Stones",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean/edge-of-breakup amp (bright) — to mimic the droning sitar line on guitar",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "On the record the famous melody is a SITAR (Brian Jones); Keith Richards played the acoustic chords that drive the brooding minor-key groove. Played on guitar, the riff is a bright, clean-to-edge tone (often a Tele/Les Paul) — let the notes drone and ring to evoke the sitar. Add a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, sitar-like bite)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paint_It_Black",
   "https://www.jonmaclennan.com/blog/paint-it-black-guitar-lesson",
   "https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/the-rolling-stones-paint-it-black-feature/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paint-it-black--the-rolling-stones--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hallowed Be Thy Name",
  "artist": "Iron Maiden",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (JVM/Super Lead) + 1960 cab — tight British high-gain",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Classic Iron Maiden: Strats/Les Pauls into a Marshall, bass low (~4-5) for tightness, mids present (~6-7), treble up (~7-8). Builds from a clean, mournful intro into galloping harmony leads. Controlled, bright NWOBHM gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://prosoundhq.com/how-to-sound-like-iron-maiden-amp-settings-guide/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/en/wiki/Iron_Maiden_-_Hallowed_Be_Thy_Name",
   "https://www.licklibrary.com/learn/lessons/iron-maiden/hallowed-be-thy-name"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hallowed-be-thy-name--iron-maiden--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Dr. Feelgood",
  "artist": "Mötley Crüe",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "1973 100W Marshall Super Lead (modded by José Arredondo) + Mesa/Boogie for low end",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mick Mars played custom Kramer Telecasters into a José-Arredondo-modded 1973 Marshall Super Lead (layered with a Mesa/Boogie and a Garnet for low-end thickness). Thick, saturated but punchy hard-rock crunch — the heavy chugging title riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (hot humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/mick-mars-on-motley-crues-dr-feelgood",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/dr-feelgood-motley-crue-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mick-mars"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dr-feelgood--m-tley-cr-e--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gimme Shelter",
  "artist": "The Rolling Stones",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Amp set \"not quite clean\" (edge of breakup), with subtle tremolo",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Keith Richards used OPEN E tuning (E B E G# B E) on a Maton EG240 (Les Paul Junior live), bridge P-90/single-coil. The signature shimmer is a SUBTLE TREMOLO (depth and speed both ~12 o’clock) over an amp that’s \"not quite clean\" — light breakup, not distortion."
  },
  "effects": [
   "tremolo",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (P-90 / single-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/rolling-stones-gimme-shelter-guitar-lesson",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/keith-richards-isolated-guitar-gimme-shelter-rolling-stones",
   "https://opengtuning.co.uk/guitar-lesson-for-rolling-stones-gimme-shelter/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gimme-shelter--the-rolling-stones--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Losing My Religion",
  "artist": "R.E.M.",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (bright, jangly) — the original riff is a MANDOLIN",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "IMPORTANT: the famous riff was written and recorded on a MANDOLIN (Peter Buck), not guitar. To play it on guitar, use a bright, clean, jangly tone (Buck’s other parts use a Rickenbacker 360). Almost no gain, treble up, a little reverb — let every note ring delicately."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (bright, jangly clean)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Losing_My_Religion",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/peter-buck",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/tab_spotlight/rem-didnt-expect-losing-my-religion-to-be-a-hit-peter-buck-was-simply-bored-with-guitar"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/losing-my-religion--r-e-m--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Alive",
  "artist": "Pearl Jam",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 2203 (with an Ibanez TS-9 boosting the dirty amp)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mike McCready plays a ’59 Les Paul into a Marshall JCM800 2203, boosted by an Ibanez TS-9 for the lead. His rig also has a Uni-Vibe, a wah and an analog delay; a volume pedal in pan mode blends a clean and a dirty amp. The famous solo is singing, classic-rock-meets-grunge lead gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive",
   "vibe"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Les Paul, singing lead)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-mccready",
   "https://killerrig.com/pearl-jam-amp-settings-and-sounds/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/mike-mccready/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/alive--pearl-jam--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Where the Streets Have No Name",
  "artist": "U2",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (bright, chiming) — defined by a dotted-eighth dual delay",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Edge’s signature: a 1970s Strat (bridge+middle) into a Vox AC30, with the tone DEFINED by delay — a short slapback (SDD-3000, ~80-200ms) feeding a long modulated delay (TC2290, ~350-450ms), set as a dotted-eighth against the tempo. Bright, chiming clean; the delay creates the cascading arpeggio."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge+middle (bright Strat)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.amnesta.net/edge_delay/streets.html",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/where-the-streets-have-no-name-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/the-edge"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/where-the-streets-have-no-name--u2--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "While My Guitar Gently Weeps",
  "artist": "The Beatles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 4.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Deluxe (small, cranked) — solo flanged with tape",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Eric Clapton’s 1960 Gibson Les Paul (\"Lucy\"), neck pickup, guitar tone rolled to ~6-7; warm EQ; chorus/flange."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "flanger",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (warm, round, vocal lead)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps-the-beatles/",
   "https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/clapton-rig-on-while-my-guitar-gently-weeps.211520/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/while-my-guitar-gently-weeps--the-beatles--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Iris",
  "artist": "Goo Goo Dolls",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Matchless HC-30 (loud, chimey) — droning open tuning",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "IMPORTANT: Iris uses an unusual tuning — B D D D D D (6th string down to B, every other string to D), which is what creates the huge ringing drone. John Rzeznik plays it through a loud Matchless HC-30 (a Guild Songbird acoustic-electric on the record). Lush, ringing, mostly clean with bigger, slightly-driven choruses."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (ringing, open)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/john-rzeznik-goo-goo-dolls-tunings",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/john-rzeznik",
   "https://ragajunglism.org/tunings/menu/iris/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/iris--goo-goo-dolls--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Psycho Killer",
  "artist": "Talking Heads",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (bright, tight) — exact rig not well documented",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Talking Heads’ exact gear on Psycho Killer isn’t well documented; these are an educated new-wave starting point. The guitar is a tight, CLEAN, slightly-funky tone — short palm-muted stabs and clean chords over the famous descending bass line. Bright and percussive, almost no gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, tight, percussive)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.jonmaclennan.com/blog/talking-heads-psycho-killer-guitar-lesson-tutorial",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/talking-heads/psycho-killer-tabs-174834"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/psycho-killer--talking-heads--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Love Will Tear Us Apart",
  "artist": "Joy Division",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox UL730 (recording) — modern reference: Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "12-string Eko (record) / Vox live; EHX Clone Theory chorus + plate reverb; bright clean, minimal gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (bright, clean)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/love-will-tear-us-apart-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/bernard-sumner",
   "https://musicstrive.com/joy-division-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/love-will-tear-us-apart--joy-division--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blitzkrieg Bop",
  "artist": "Ramones",
  "genre": "punk",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7.5,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead / JCM800 2203 — bright, cutting, NO pedals",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Johnny Ramone’s sound: a 1965 White Mosrite Ventures II straight into a Marshall, guitar TONE on full (max treble), NO effects at all. Bright and cutting — mids and highs emphasised, lows rolled back. The whole thing is relentless downstroke power chords."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge (full treble, bright & cutting)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/johnny-ramone-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/ramones-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/johnny-ramone"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blitzkrieg-bop--ramones--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Reptilia",
  "artist": "The Strokes",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Hot Rod DeVille (run clean) + a Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde overdrive (MXR Micro Amp for leads)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Strokes’ dual-guitar attack: Albert Hammond Jr. (a Strat) and Nick Valensi (an Epiphone Riviera with hot P94 pickups) into Fender amps run mostly clean, pushed by a Jekyll & Hyde overdrive. Bright, cutting, mid-rich garage rock — high treble, lower bass, just a touch of drive."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, cutting, P94/single-coil)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-reptilia-the-strokes/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/the-strokes-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/nick-valensi-the-strokes"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/reptilia--the-strokes--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Thrill Is Gone",
  "artist": "B.B. King",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp with light natural breakup (B.B. used Gibson LP-1/LP-2; a clean Fender works)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "B.B. King played \"Lucille\" — a Gibson ES-355 — into a clean amp, getting his vocal sustain from touch and that singing vibrato, not gain. Documented settings: Volume 8, Presence 7, Bass 3, Treble 6 — bright and present with a tight, low bass. Light strings (.009s), neck/bridge blend."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge blend (warm, vocal)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/bb-king-the-thrill-is-gone-guitar-tone",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-the-thrill-is-gone-b-b-king/",
   "https://www.vintageguitar.com/20969/bbking/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-thrill-is-gone--b-b-king--solo--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Texas Flood",
  "artist": "Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibroverb / ’68 Custom Pro Reverb, boosted by an Ibanez TS-808/TS-9 (the only pedal)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Stevie Ray Vaughan played a Fender Stratocaster on the NECK pickup into cranked Fender tube amps (a pair of ’64 Vibroverbs), boosted by an Ibanez Tube Screamer — the only pedal on the record. His thick tone and sustain also come from very heavy strings (.013–.058). Warm, mid-rich, singing overdrive."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (thick, warm Strat)",
  "confidence": 0.8,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/texas-flood-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/stevie-ray-vaughan",
   "https://www.gearnews.com/gear-of-stevie-ray-vaughan-guitar/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/texas-flood--stevie-ray-vaughan-double-trouble--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Still Got the Blues",
  "artist": "Gary Moore",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7.5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JTM45 Reissue + 1960B cab, boosted by a Marshall Guv’nor (mid boost)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gary Moore played a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard (original PAFs) on the NECK pickup into a Marshall JTM45, boosted by a Marshall Guv’nor pedal with the mids pushed both at the pedal and the amp. The result is a gloriously thick, singing, mid-rich lead — close to Clapton’s \"woman tone\"."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (PAF humbucker, thick & singing)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/the-secrets-behind-gary-moores-tone-on-still-got-the-blues",
   "https://happybluesman.com/sound-gary-moore/",
   "https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/gary-moore-still-got-the-blues-amp.262823/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/still-got-the-blues--gary-moore--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Go Your Own Way",
  "artist": "Fleetwood Mac",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt Custom 100 (clean, mid-rich) / any clean-headroom amp",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "1959 Fender Stratocaster (capo high on neck); fingerstyle; light overdrive + compression + short delay."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "compression",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/middle (bright Strat)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-go-your-own-way-fleetwood-mac/",
   "https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-fleetwood-mac-go-your-own-way",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_Your_Own_Way"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/go-your-own-way--fleetwood-mac--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Don't Stop Believin'",
  "artist": "Journey",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800, run hot — singing tube overdrive",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Neal Schon played a Gibson Les Paul Custom (high-output humbuckers) into a cranked Marshall JCM800 — thick, singing lead. His secret weapons: a Boss Compression Sustainer for legato sustain and an Echoplex tape delay (whose preamp adds the colour). Run the amp nice and hot."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Les Paul humbucker, thick & singing)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/dont-stop-believin-amp-settings/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/neal-schon-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-journeys-neal-schon-2014"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dont-stop-believin--journey--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Carry On Wayward Son",
  "artist": "Kansas",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Cranked tube amp, mid-rich (exact amp not well documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Kerry Livgren and Rich Williams used Gibsons (an ES-335, a Gibson L-6S; Williams later a PRS) for the layered guitars. The exact amp settings aren’t well documented — these are an educated 70s prog-rock starting point: a mid-rich, medium-gain tube crunch with layered harmony parts."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (humbucker, mid-rich)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.vintageguitar.com/35009/richard-williams/",
   "https://line6.com/tone-templates-diagrams/kerry-livgren--rich-williams--carry-on-wayward-son.html",
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/players/carrying-on-kansas-guitarist-richard-williams-on-making-the-prelude-implicit"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/carry-on-wayward-son--kansas--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Boys Are Back in Town",
  "artist": "Thin Lizzy",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP 1959 Super Lead — articulate overdrive",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson both played Gibson Les Paul Standards into Marshall Super Leads — articulate, mid-forward overdrive (not too much front-end gain). The signature is the TWIN-GUITAR HARMONY (one part a 3rd above the other). Gorham dialed more treble, Robertson kept his EQ neutral."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Les Paul humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/boys-are-back-in-town-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/thin-lizzy-rock-guitar-scott-gorham-brian-robertson",
   "https://www.guitarplayer.com/news/scott-gorham-the-boys-are-back"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-boys-are-back-in-town--thin-lizzy--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Roadhouse Blues",
  "artist": "The Doors",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb, cranked LOUD (volume-knob clean↔dirty)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Robby Krieger played a 1964 Gibson SG Special (P-90 pickups) into a cranked Fender Twin Reverb — set loud so he could ride the guitar volume from clean to overdriven. A Dunlop wah and a Vox Tone Bender fuzz were in the chain. Gritty, dynamic blues-rock; often played in open tuning."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (P-90 SG, gritty)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "http://archive.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/ProductSpotlight/Tone-Tips/robby-kriegers-tone-223/",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/robby-krieger-guitars-and-gear/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/robby-krieger"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/roadhouse-blues--the-doors--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ramblin' Man",
  "artist": "The Allman Brothers Band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "100W Marshall (clean-ish, cranked LOUD) with JBL speakers — no pedals",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Les Paul with PAFs; neck pickup up, tone rolled back; grit from guitar+amp volume."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck (PAF humbucker, warm, tone rolled back)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.learningguitarnow.com/blog/tone/how-to-get-an-allman-brothers-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dickey-betts",
   "https://blog.zzounds.com/2018/03/17/legends-tone-the-allman-brothers-band/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ramblin-man--the-allman-brothers-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Brutal",
  "artist": "Olivia Rodrigo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Amp in overdrive/distortion mode (Dan Nigro played the guitars)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Brutal is brash pop-punk/grunge — Dan Nigro (writer/producer) played the guitars on a Fender Player Stratocaster, single-coils kicked into amp distortion for that biting, gritty growl. Bright and aggressive, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (biting single-coil growl)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutal_(song)",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dan-nigro",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/guts-olivia-rodrigo-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/brutal--olivia-rodrigo--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hayloft",
  "artist": "Mother Mother",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mid-gain overdrive (amp channel or pedal) — raw and gritty",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ryan Guldemond’s lead is a raw, gritty mid-gain overdrive — an Epiphone SG (and a vintage Mosrite) into an overdriven amp/pedal, gain around 5–6 for clarity with edge. Bright, nervy indie-rock distortion; exact studio settings aren’t fully documented."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (gritty, bright)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/mother-mother-ryan-guldemond-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/mother-mother-hayloft-tab-s479159"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hayloft--mother-mother--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Le Freak",
  "artist": "Chic",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1,
   "bass": 3,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ultra-clean Fender Deluxe Reverb (or direct into the desk) — bass reduced",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Nile Rodgers’ definitive funk tone: a Fender Stratocaster on the NECK pickup ONLY (volume 10, tone 10), picking close to the neck, into an ultra-clean Fender Deluxe Reverb — often blended with a direct-to-desk signal with the bass rolled off. The sound is all in his percussive muted-string \"chucking\" and tight 3-string voicings."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck only (bright, clean funk)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/the-secrets-behind-nile-rodgers-tone-on-chics-le-freak",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/nile-rodgers",
   "https://musicstrive.com/nile-rodgers-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/le-freak--chic--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kiss",
  "artist": "Prince",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 3.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Deceptively CLEAN amp (Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB, crystal-clear) or direct",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Prince ran a super-clean amp and let his technique and pedals do the work. For Kiss: a Telecaster (often middle position) with a compressor (MXR Dyna Comp) for the tight funk squeeze, plus an envelope filter (EHX Q-Tron-style) for the wah-like funk movement. Bright, minimal, percussive — almost no gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "envelope filter"
  ],
  "pickup": "middle (bright, tight Tele)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/prince-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/prince-amp-settings/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/potent-pairings-how-to-sound-like-prince"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kiss--prince--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Life in the Fast Lane",
  "artist": "Eagles",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Tweed Fender Deluxe (5E3), cranked — gritty",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Joe Walsh played a Fender Stratocaster in the #2 position (bridge+middle pickups) into a cranked tweed Fender Deluxe (5E3) for the gritty signature riff. Bluesy, aggressive bends and slide-like movements; mid-rich, edge-of-breakup-into-crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge+middle (Strat #2, bright & gritty)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-life-in-the-fast-lane-eagles/",
   "https://line6.com/tone-templates-diagrams/joe-walsh--don-felder--life-in-the-fast-lane.html",
   "https://www.licklibrary.com/learn/lessons/eagles/life-in-the-fast-lane-1"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/life-in-the-fast-lane--eagles--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rocky Mountain Way",
  "artist": "Joe Walsh",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Tweed Fender Champ, cranked (slide tone) + a TALK BOX (driven by a Roland Cube)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Joe Walsh recorded the famous slide on an OPEN-TUNED Gibson Les Paul (chrome slide) through a small cranked tweed Fender Champ. The iconic \"talking\" solo is a TALK BOX — Bob Heil built it for Walsh, and Rocky Mountain Way was the song that made the talk box famous (driven by a separate Roland Cube amp)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "talk box",
   "slide"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, open tuning)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/joe-walsh-on-discovering-the-talk-box-and-using-it-on-rocky-mountain-way",
   "https://www.groundguitar.com/joe-walsh/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/joe-walsh"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rocky-mountain-way--joe-walsh--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Only Shallow",
  "artist": "My Bloody Valentine",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Amp distortion (Fender Showman / Burman) with amp TREMOLO running",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The definitive shoegaze tone. Kevin Shields’ \"glide guitar\": strum a Jazzmaster while constantly working the tremolo BAR so the pitch warps. Recorded through amps with their TREMOLO shaking at different rates, plus a Yamaha SPX90 REVERSE REVERB. Modal tuning; the riff is barre chords (F5-G5-Bb5-C5). It’s a thick, washed, pitch-warping wall of sound."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "tremolo",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Jazzmaster, washed)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-my-bloody-valentine-only-shallow",
   "https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/kevin-shields-my-bloody-valentine-explains-his-guitar-technique/",
   "https://ragajunglism.org/tunings/menu/only-shallow/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/only-shallow--my-bloody-valentine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Never Meant",
  "artist": "American Football",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (bright, sparkling) — the tuning does the work",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The midwest-emo cornerstone. The whole song is in the open tuning FACGCE (an open F major 9), which lets the iconic opening line be played with basically one finger and gives those chimey, resonant, sustained voicings. Two clean, sparkling guitars intertwine — bright, bell-like, almost no gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (bright, chimey clean)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/american-football/never-meant-tabs-979718",
   "https://gtdb.org/facgce/artists/american-football/62/tab/187",
   "https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/songs-with-unique-guitar-tunings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/never-meant--american-football--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Guitar to Kodoku to Aoi Hoshi",
  "artist": "Kessoku Band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Ecstasy head + 4x12 (bright, articulate high-gain crunch)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Kessoku Band’s recordings are played by session guitarist Naoki Namimoto on a Gibson ’59 Les Paul Standard Reissue (Lindy Fralin pickups) — matching Bocchi’s in-anime Les Paul. Live it’s a Bogner Ecstasy into a 4×12, with a Line 6 HX Stomp for effects. Bright, articulate J-rock/pop-punk crunch with melodic leads."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, bright & articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitarkizaihikaku.com/en/naoki-namimoto-kessoku-band-guitar-gear/",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/kessoku-band-guitar-to-kodoku-to-aoi-hoshi-tab-s539706"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/guitar-to-kodoku-to-aoi-hoshi--kessoku-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rewrite",
  "artist": "Asian Kung-Fu Generation",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Supersonic (distortion channel) / ’65 Twin Reverb (cleans), boosted",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gotoh Masafumi runs a Fender ’65 Twin Reverb for clean tones and a Fender Supersonic (switched via a custom footswitch) for distortion on songs like Rewrite, often pushed by a boost/overdrive. The result is a bright, driving J-rock crunch — energetic and melodic."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/gotoh-masafumi",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/asian-kung-fu-generation/rewrite-tabs-374397",
   "https://www.jellynote.com/en/guitar-sheet-music-tabs/asian-kung-fu-generation/rewrite-full-metal-alchemist"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rewrite--asian-kung-fu-generation--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Seishun Complex",
  "artist": "Kessoku Band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright J-rock high-gain crunch (Bogner-style; guitar by Ritsuo Mitsui)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The opening theme of Bocchi the Rock!. The recording (guitar by Ritsuo Mitsui) hard-pans rhythm guitar LEFT and lead RIGHT with lots of reverb for a wide stereo wall. Same Kessoku Band flavour — a bright Les-Paul-style humbucker into an articulate high-gain crunch. Double-track your rhythm hard-panned for the effect."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://firebirdmagazine.com/reviews/kessoku-band",
   "https://bocchi-the-rock.fandom.com/wiki/Seishun_Complex_(single)",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/kessoku-band-seisyun-complex-tab-s525704"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/seishun-complex--kessoku-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Beginning",
  "artist": "ONE OK ROCK",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Friedman BE-100 (tight, sparkling, mid-rich) — also Orange Micro Terror",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Toru Yamashita played a standard-tuned Les Paul into a Friedman BE-100 — tight low end, sparkling highs, rich mids. He deliberately carves EQ around 2–4kHz so the guitar sits with the vocals. Razor-sharp riffs, expressive distortion, ambient cleans."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, tight & sharp)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitarkizaihikaku.com/en/one-ok-rock-toru-2/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/toru-yamashita",
   "https://oneokrock.fandom.com/wiki/Toru%27s_Gear"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-beginning--one-ok-rock--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Zenzenzense",
  "artist": "RADWIMPS",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright pop-rock amp, medium crunch (exact rig not well documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The bright, energetic Your Name theme. Akira Kuwahara’s riff is a clean-leaning, zig-zagging power-pop line with a signature stop-start \"phasing\" feel. Exact gear isn’t well documented; the tone is a bright pop-rock crunch — medium gain, treble up, tight and bouncy."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "phaser"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, tight)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://grokipedia.com/page/Zenzenzense",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/misc-cartoons/your-name-zenzenzense-chords-1893091",
   "https://thesinglesjukebox.com/radwimps-zen-zen-zense/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/zenzenzense--radwimps--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Distortion",
  "artist": "Kessoku Band",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright high-gain crunch (Bogner-style) with a Boss BD-2 Blues Driver + a ProCo RAT for leads",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A Bocchi the Rock! favourite. The Kessoku/Bocchi tone chain (widely reverse-engineered by the anime-guitar community) is a Boss BD-2 Blues Driver for the crunchy rhythm, a ProCo RAT for the saturated lead, plus delay and occasional wah, into a bright high-gain amp with a Les Paul. Bright, articulate J-rock crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "overdrive",
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, bright)",
  "confidence": 0.73,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/bocchi-the-rock-distortion-kessoku-band-tab-s533702",
   "https://guitarkizaihikaku.com/en/naoki-namimoto-kessoku-band-guitar-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/distortion--kessoku-band--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "BFG Division",
  "artist": "Mick Gordon",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "High-gain, hard-gated — heavily re-amped/processed (not a simple amp setting)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "9/8/7-string guitars tuned very low (Meshuggah-style); Zynaptiq Morph to blend chainsaw + guitar; Eurorack/Harmor in the wider soundtrack."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (active, very low-tuned)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://origineffects.com/2016/06/21/the-tunes-of-doom-it-djents-interviews-mick-gordon/",
   "https://equipboard.com/albums/mick-gordon-doom-original-game-soundtrack",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/mick-gordon-bfg-division-doom-2016-tab-s436215"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bfg-division--mick-gordon--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kaikai Kitan",
  "artist": "Eve",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, tight high-gain crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Jujutsu Kaisen opening. Eve’s exact guitar rig isn’t documented — these are an educated modern J-rock starting point. The track blends aggressive, tight rock riffs with programmed beats: a bright, articulate, medium-high-gain crunch, treble up, tight low end."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, tight)",
  "confidence": 0.68,
  "sources": [
   "https://grokipedia.com/page/Kaikai_Kitan",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/eve-kaikai-kitan-tab-s479355"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kaikai-kitan--eve--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Live and Learn",
  "artist": "Crush 40",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Line 6 POD Pro (amp sim), fed via a VHT Valvulator I tube buffer",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Jun Senoue’s Sonic Adventure 2 anthem. He recorded direct through a Line 6 POD Pro amp simulator, but first ran the guitar into a VHT Valvulator I tube buffer to make the sim feel more amp-like and lifelike. A Digitech Whammy handles the dive-bombs and harmonized leads; flangers/phasers/chorus add movement. Bright, punchy hard-rock/melodic-metal high-gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "whammy"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (ESP GL \"SONIC\", bright & tight)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://sonic-city.net/2026/01/21/fans-built-the-definitive-archive-of-jun-senoues-sonic-guitar-gear-revealing-how-live-learn-was-recorded/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jun-senoue",
   "https://crush-40.fandom.com/wiki/Gear"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/live-and-learn--crush-40--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)",
  "artist": "Hillsong UNITED",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (bright) — the delay & reverb do the work",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The defining modern-worship ambient sound. A clean guitar with a DOTTED-EIGHTH delay (Strymon Timeline / Boss DD-8) and a huge, modulated reverb (Strymon BigSky), played with volume swells so notes bloom in. Bright, atmospheric, pad-like — almost no gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (bright, clean, ambient)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/oceans-where-feet-may-fail-amp-settings/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/the-gear-tones-and-techniques-of-modern-worship-guitar",
   "https://worshiponline.com/worship-guitar-reverb-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/oceans-where-feet-may-fail--hillsong-united--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Reckless Love",
  "artist": "Cory Asbury",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp (bright) — ambient delay & reverb driven",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A Bethel-style ambient-worship anthem. Same modern-worship approach: a clean guitar with a dotted-eighth delay and a big modulated reverb (the Strymon \"holy trinity\" — Timeline/BigSky/Mobius), volume swells so parts bloom in. Bright, atmospheric, pad-like."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (bright, clean, ambient)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://reverb.com/news/the-gear-tones-and-techniques-of-modern-worship-guitar",
   "https://worshiponline.com/worship-guitar-pedalboard/",
   "https://worshiponline.com/worship-guitar-reverb-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/reckless-love--cory-asbury--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "De Música Ligera",
  "artist": "Soda Stereo",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 (main) / Roland JC120, with rack effects (GP-8, TC 2290)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Gustavo Cerati played a Gibson SG Custom on the record into a Vox AC30 (and a Roland JC120), running his signature rack effects (Roland GP-8, TC Electronic 2290). The iconic descending riff is a bright, driving alt-rock crunch — articulate and jangly-yet-edgy."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (SG humbucker, bright)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/gustavo-cerati",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/soda-stereo-de-musica-ligera-tab-s24106",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soda_Stereo"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/de-m-sica-ligera--soda-stereo--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Entre Dos Tierras",
  "artist": "Héroes del Silencio",
  "genre": "hard-rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM 900 Hi Gain (early ’90s) — dark, driving crunch",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Juan Valdivia played a Custom Les Paul into Marshall JCM 900 Hi Gain amps for the distorted parts and solos on Senderos de Traición. The iconic riff is a dark, driving Spanish hard-rock crunch — mid-forward, moody, with a singing lead."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.77,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/juan-valdivia",
   "https://line6.com/customtone/tone/197374/",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/heroes-del-silencio-entre-dos-tierras-tab-s83683"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/entre-dos-tierras--h-roes-del-silencio--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "The Rumbling",
  "artist": "SiM",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "High-gain, tight (heavy modern metal) — very low tuning",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "SHOW-HATE’s riff on The Rumbling is in DROP A# (very low) — a tight, saturated modern-metal tone with a heavy low end, djent-adjacent. SiM blend heavy metal with reggae/dub, but this OP is all crushing riffs. Use a hard noise gate for the staccato chugs. Exact amp settings aren’t documented; the tuning + tight high-gain is the key."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (active/high-output, very low-tuned)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://jrocknews.com/2022/03/sim-playthrough-the-rumbling-attack-on-titan.html",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/misc-cartoons/attack-on-titan-the-rumbling-tabs-4366511"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/the-rumbling--sim--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "FREEZE ME UP",
  "artist": "SiM",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "High-gain, tight (heavy modern metal) — SiM’s downtuned style",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The opening theme of the Summer 2026 anime Black Torch. It just released, so specific gear/settings aren’t documented — these are an educated starting point based on SiM’s established sound: heavy, DOWNTUNED modern metal (with their reggae/dub crossover), tight high-gain, hard-gated chugs."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output, downtuned)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://anison.online/en/season",
   "https://comicbook.com/anime/list/10-new-summer-2026-anime-you-need-to-watch-this-july-where-to-find-them/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/freeze-me-up--sim--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "G.O.A.T.",
  "artist": "Polyphia",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 7,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Axe-FX (Cornford / Matchless-style models) — slightly-compressed clean",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tim Henson’s signature \"clean with gain and sustain\": an Ibanez TOD10 with Fishman Fluence Tim Henson pickups into a Fractal Axe-FX (Corn Cob/Cornford or a Matchless-style model). A slightly compressed clean — bright, singing, with just enough grit to sustain. Documented starting point: gain 3, bass 7, mid 6, treble 7, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "compression",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "Fishman Fluence (Tim Henson, voiced clean)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/polyphia-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/polyphia-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/polyphias_tim_henson_explains_one_advantage_of_tube_amps_over_digital_stuff_reveals_his_ideal_setup.html"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/g-o-a-t--polyphia--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "CAFO",
  "artist": "Animals as Leaders",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 3.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fractal Axe-FX (Friedman BE model) into a Port City power section — 8-string",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tosin Abasi plays an 8-string into a Fractal Axe-FX (a Friedman BE model for rhythm/lead, Shiver for cleans) through a Port City Pearl head/2×12. On 8-string the key is a TIGHT low end — bass dialed low (~3-4) to avoid mud, mids moderate (~5-6), treble ~5-7 for crisp attack. CAFO opens with a sweeping tapping part into an intense djent riff."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (8-string, tight & articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/animals-as-leaders-tosin-abasi-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-animals-as-leaders-tosin-abasi-and-javier-reyes-2013",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tosin-abasi"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cafo--animals-as-leaders--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "SPECIALZ",
  "artist": "King Gnu",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Amp with light-medium crunch — Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster, capo 2nd fret",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Daiki Tsuneta played a Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster on SPECIALZ, in standard tuning with a CAPO on the 2nd fret. The Acoustasonic’s hybrid voice gives the song its distinctive dark, groovy, semi-acoustic-yet-driven character — a light-to-medium crunch that keeps a woody, percussive edge."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "Acoustasonic (hybrid magnetic/body), light crunch",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/misc-cartoons/jujutsu-kaisen-specialz-tabs-4938571",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rm-n9kSmgE"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/specialz--king-gnu--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Kaiju no Hanauta",
  "artist": "Vaundy",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright clean-to-light-crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "One of the most-streamed and most-TABBED modern Japanese songs — a huge favourite for guitar learners. Vaundy’s exact rig isn’t documented, so these are an educated J-pop-rock starting point: a bright, jangly clean-to-light-crunch with arpeggios and melodic phrases, treble up, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (bright, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/vaundy-tabs-a75865?inst=guitar",
   "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUQH0XffzxI"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kaiju-no-hanauta--vaundy--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Thrill",
  "artist": "BAND-MAID",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Channel 2, Modern mode) — tight high-gain",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "KANAMI plays a PRS Custom 24 into a Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier (Channel 2 in Modern mode for the main distortion, Channel 3 for louder solos), with a Friedman Buxom Boost, One Control Strawberry Red OD and Fulltone OCD out front. Key EQ: treble ~6-7 for clarity/attack, bass ~4-5 so fast palm-mutes stay tight (not muddy)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (PRS humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kanami-tono",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/band-maid-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/band-maids-kanami-tno-a-good-guitar-solo-will-trigger-emotions-i-always-keep-that-in-mind"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/thrill--band-maid--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Abnormalize",
  "artist": "Ling Tosite Sigure",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (bright, glassy) — with a Barbarossa Gargoyle distortion for the aggressive parts",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "TK (Toru Kitajima) built his sound on a bright, glassy Fender Twin Reverb with a modified Fender Telecaster, using a Barbarossa Gargoyle (a Japanese custom-shop distortion) for the aggressive riffs and solos. Abnormalize (the Psycho-Pass opening) is frantic, high-strung, extremely bright and biting — treble way up, bass low, medium gain that cuts like glass."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Telecaster, bright & biting)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitarkizaihikaku.com/en/rintoshite-tk-from-2/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/toru-kitajima",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/2114631"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/abnormalize--ling-tosite-sigure--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rules of Nature",
  "artist": "Metal Gear Rising",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Tight modern metalcore high-gain (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The iconic boss theme from Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (composed by Jamie Christopherson; guitars by Aaron Kaplan and Graeme Cornies). Exact gear is not documented, so these are an educated modern-metalcore estimate: tight, high-gain, palm-muted chugs with soaring melodic leads, downtuned-ish, hard-gated."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output, downtuned)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_of_Metal_Gear_Rising:_Revengeance",
   "https://metalgear.fandom.com/wiki/Rules_of_Nature"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rules-of-nature--metal-gear-rising--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Last Surprise",
  "artist": "Persona 5",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, funky clean (acid-jazz) — exact rig not documented",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Persona 5 battle theme (Shoji Meguro) — an acid-jazz/funk banger. Exact guitar gear is not documented; these are an educated acid-jazz estimate: a bright, funky, lightly-driven clean with tight rhythm chops and jazzy chord voicings. Think a bridge-or-neck single-coil into a clean amp with a touch of grit and reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/middle (bright, funky clean)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/m/misc_computer_games/persona_5_-_last_surprise_guitar_pro.htm",
   "https://www.hooktheory.com/theorytab/view/shoji-meguro/persona-5---last-surprise"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/last-surprise--persona-5--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "La Celula Que Explota",
  "artist": "Caifanes",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb / Vox AC30 — warm, atmospheric, with delay",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Alejandro Marcovich built the Caifanes sound on a Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb and a Vox AC30, with a Heet Sound EBow for endless sustain, a Line 6 DL4 for delay, and (on Vol. 2, which includes this track) a Suhr Modern Pro HH. The tone is warm, melodic and atmospheric rock en espanol — medium crunch with lush delay and singing, EBow-sustained leads."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (warm, atmospheric)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/alejandro-marcovich",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/caifanes"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/la-celula-que-explota--caifanes--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Oye Mi Amor",
  "artist": "Mana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright Latin pop-rock crunch (exact rig not well documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Sergio Vallin exact rig for Oye Mi Amor is not well documented, so these are an educated Latin pop-rock starting point: a bright, jangly clean-to-light-crunch with a driving strum and a melodic lead. Treble up, medium-low gain, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/middle (bright, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.fender.com/tone/presets/oye-mi-amor-1222424205",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/mana-oye-mi-amor-tab-s13230"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/oye-mi-amor--mana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Lamento Boliviano",
  "artist": "Enanitos Verdes",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Blackface Deluxe — bright, warm, medium crunch",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Felipe Staiti tracked Lamento Boliviano through a Fender Blackface Deluxe. The tone is a bright, warm pop-rock — mostly clean-to-medium crunch for the driving verses, opening up for the melodic, singing lead. Treble up, a little reverb, medium gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (bright, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://line6.com/customtone/tone/218460/",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/enanitos-verdes-lamento-boliviano-tab-s6800"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/lamento-boliviano--enanitos-verdes--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ingrata",
  "artist": "Cafe Tacvba",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright driving amp, medium crunch (band uses modulation + analog delay)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Cafe Tacvba fuse norteno/Mexican folk with punk energy on Ingrata. Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated estimate from the band approach — a bright, driving medium crunch with modulation and analog delay for depth, treble up. Fast, punky strumming under the accordion-driven melody."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "modulation"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.63,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/cafe-tacvba",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/cafe-tacvba-la-ingrata-tab-s63955"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ingrata--cafe-tacvba--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Do It Again",
  "artist": "Elevation Worship",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp, low gain (Fender Jazzmaster) — dotted-eighth delay + big reverb",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The classic ambient-worship build. A Fender Jazzmaster into a low-gain clean amp (gain ~2-3, bass 4-5, mid ~5, treble 6-7), with a transparent overdrive (King of Tone / Morning Glory style) for a touch of grit, a Strymon Timeline for the dotted-eighth delay and a Strymon BigSky for stereo reverb. Swelling, atmospheric, pad-like."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (bright, clean, ambient)",
  "confidence": 0.79,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/do-it-again-amp-settings/",
   "https://worshiptutorials.com/tutorials/do-it-again-elevation-worship/",
   "https://reverb.com/news/the-gear-tones-and-techniques-of-modern-worship-guitar"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/do-it-again--elevation-worship--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "What A Beautiful Name",
  "artist": "Hillsong Worship",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 3.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 6
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp, low drive, ample headroom — big lead with lots of reverb",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A modern-worship staple. A clean amp with low drive and plenty of headroom (bass 4-5, mids 3-4, treble 6-7). The song moves from an ambient clean to ambient swells to a big lead soaked in reverb; the interlude uses pitch-shifted delays and reverb dimed to 100%. Works with either single-coils or humbuckers."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (clean, ambient-to-lead)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://worshiptutorials.com/product/what-a-beautiful-name-hillsong-worship-kemper-performance/",
   "https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/28816/what-a-beautiful-name-live/line-6-hx-stomp-patch",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/hillsong-worship/what-a-beautiful-name-chords-1860751"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/what-a-beautiful-name--hillsong-worship--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "No Longer Slaves",
  "artist": "Bethel Music",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp, low gain — dotted-eighth delay + big reverb (Bethel ambient build)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A Bethel ambient-worship staple. Song-specific gear is not deeply documented, but it uses the classic Bethel build: a clean guitar with a dotted-eighth delay and a big, modulated reverb (Strymon-trinity style), volume swells, and a light transparent overdrive for the fuller parts. Atmospheric and pad-like."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (bright, clean, ambient)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://reverb.com/news/the-gear-tones-and-techniques-of-modern-worship-guitar",
   "https://worshiptutorials.com/product/no-longer-slaves-multitrack/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/no-longer-slaves--bethel-music--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Living Hope",
  "artist": "Phil Wickham",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 5.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean amp, low gain (PRS Custom 24 / Tele) — Boss DD-500 delay + big reverb",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Phil Wickham’s anthem. Recreations use a PRS Custom 24 (Lambertones pickups) or a Tele into a clean amp, with a Boss DD-500 for the delays and a big reverb. The tone builds from an ambient clean to a soaring, anthemic lead — low gain, treble up, dotted-eighth delay and lots of reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (bright, clean-to-lead)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://worshiptutorials.com/product/living-hope-phil-wickham-song-presets/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/phil-wickham",
   "https://www.praisecharts.com/songs/details/71163/living-hope/line-6-helix-patch"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/living-hope--phil-wickham--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Database",
  "artist": "MAN WITH A MISSION",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (2203/2204) — driving crunch; Big Muff for leads",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Log Horizon opening. Jean-Ken Johnny runs a Fender Jaguar/Jazzmaster HH (his Seymour Duncan Soapbar signature Jaguar) into a Marshall JCM800, with an Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi and a Strymon Mobius for the layered, electronic-tinged textures. Clean-to-driving crunch, punchy and modern — treble up, mids present."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "modulation"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Jaguar HH, punchy)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jean-ken-johnny",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/man-with-a-mission-break-and-cross-the-walls-i",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_with_a_Mission"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/database--man-with-a-mission--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Omen",
  "artist": "Crossfaith",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Blackstar high-gain (Zemaitis guitars) — tight metalcore + electronic",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Crossfaith fuse metalcore with EDM/dubstep. Kazuki Takemura plays Zemaitis guitars through Blackstar amps. Song-specific settings are not documented, so these are an educated modern-metalcore estimate: tight, high-gain, downtuned chugs and breakdowns sitting alongside heavy electronics — hard-gated, mids present, tight low end."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output, downtuned)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/kazuki-takemura",
   "https://www.blackstarampsmedia.com/uk/artists/profile/takemura-kazuki"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/omen--crossfaith--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Tempo Perdido",
  "artist": "Legiao Urbana",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (with a ShredMaster for distortion) — gritty, emotive",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dado Villa-Lobos shaped the Legiao Urbana sound with a Gibson Les Paul Special or a Fender 57 Stratocaster, using a Marshall ShredMaster for distortion. The tone is gritty yet melodic Brazilian post-punk/rock — driving medium crunch, treble up, emotive and raw."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (gritty, articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/legiao-urbana",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/legiao-urbana-tempo-perdido-tab-s11464"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/tempo-perdido--legiao-urbana--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Meu Erro",
  "artist": "Os Paralamas do Sucesso",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, jangly amp, light crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Herbert Vianna exact rig for Meu Erro is not documented; these are an educated estimate for the band ska/reggae-rock style: a bright, jangly clean-to-light-crunch with tight, upstroke-driven rhythm and a melodic lead. Treble up, low-medium gain, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/middle (bright, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.cifraclub.com/os-paralamas-do-sucesso/meu-erro/",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/os-paralamas-do-sucesso/meu-erro-chords-1513092"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/meu-erro--os-paralamas-do-sucesso--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "So os Loucos Sabem",
  "artist": "Charlie Brown Jr",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright amp, medium crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "One of the most-loved Brazilian rock songs (Rolling Stone ranked it among the century best). Charlie Brown Jr blend skate-rock energy with reggae/melodic feel. Song-specific gear is not documented, so these are an educated estimate: a bright, warm clean-to-medium crunch with a melodic, sunny lead. Treble up, medium gain, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (bright, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/charlie-brown-jr-so-os-loucos-sabem-tab-s389466",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/charlie-brown-jr"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/so-os-loucos-sabem--charlie-brown-jr--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Garota Nacional",
  "artist": "Skank",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, jangly amp, light crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A huge Brazilian ska/pop-rock anthem. Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated estimate for the style: a bright, jangly clean-to-light-crunch with tight, upbeat, upstroke-driven rhythm and a catchy melodic lead. Treble up, low-medium gain, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/middle (bright, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.cifraclub.com/skank/garota-nacional/",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/skank/garota-nacional-chords-1106865"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/garota-nacional--skank--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sonifera Ilha",
  "artist": "Titas",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright amp, medium crunch — Fender Telecaster",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Titas built their sound on bright, punchy Fender Telecasters. Song-specific settings for Sonifera Ilha are not documented, but the tone is a bright, jangly-to-gritty new-wave/post-punk crunch — a Tele, treble up, medium gain, tight and driving."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Telecaster, bright & punchy)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/titas",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/titas-sonifera-ilha-tab-s855475"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sonifera-ilha--titas--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mulher de Fases",
  "artist": "Raimundos",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "High-gain amp, tight punk crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Raimundos fuse hardcore punk with Northeastern Brazilian forro. Digao played the iconic riff. Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated punk/hardcore estimate: a tight, high-gain, driving crunch with fast downpicking and an aggressive attack. Mids present, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output, aggressive)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/raimundos-mulher-de-fases-tab-s17199",
   "https://grokipedia.com/page/Raimundos"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mulher-de-fases--raimundos--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "El Diablo",
  "artist": "Litfiba",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM 800 (two heads) — just amp + a Cry Baby wah",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ghigo Renzulli, a pillar of Italian guitar, ran two Marshall JCM 800 heads for El Diablo (JCM 900 from 1997 on), with basically no pedals beyond a Dunlop Cry Baby wah and a Korg rack tuner — pure amp distortion. The tone is a dark, driving Mediterranean hard-rock crunch, mid-forward and raw."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, mid-forward)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghigo_Renzulli",
   "https://www.lezioni-chitarra.it/lezioni-di-chitarra-litfiba-el-diablo-tutorial/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/el-diablo--litfiba--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Vita Spericolata",
  "artist": "Vasco Rossi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright amp, medium crunch (melodic Italian rock)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The 1983 anthem, with lead guitar by Maurizio Solieri (Vasco Rossi guitarist for over thirty years). Era-specific gear is not well documented, so these are an educated estimate for the style: a bright, warm, melodic hard/pop-rock crunch — medium gain, treble up, singing lead. (Live, Stef Burns now carries the parts.)"
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (bright, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maurizio_Solieri",
   "https://www.musicoff.com/news/il-rig-di-stef-burns-per-il-tour-2018-di-vasco-rossi/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/vita-spericolata--vasco-rossi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Certe Notti",
  "artist": "Ligabue",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright amp, driving medium crunch (Italian heartland rock)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A definitive Italian heartland-rock anthem (1995). Song-specific gear is not documented, so these are an educated estimate for the style: a bright, warm, driving medium crunch — think Italian Springsteen/Mellencamp — medium gain, treble up, with a melodic, singing lead."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (bright, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/ligabue-certe-notti-tab-s12028",
   "https://gprotab.net/en/tabs/ligabue/certe-notti"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/certe-notti--ligabue--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Meraviglioso",
  "artist": "Negramaro",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Clean-to-light-crunch, lush and reverberant (emotive alt-rock)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Negramaro (guitarist Emanuele Spedicato) are known for lush, reverberant guitar tones blending acoustic and electric. Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated estimate: a warm, atmospheric clean-to-light-crunch with generous reverb and a soaring, emotive lead. Low-medium gain, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (warm, atmospheric)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/negramaro",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/artist/negramaro_18667"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/meraviglioso--negramaro--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Tage wie diese",
  "artist": "Die Toten Hosen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Engl (Powerball / Blackmore / Artist Edition) — edge-of-breakup punk-rock crunch",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Kuddel (Andreas von Holst) played his blue Les Paul on Tage wie diese, into Engl amps (Powerball, Ritchie Blackmore Head or Artist Edition), Kemper live. His fundamental sound sits right at the threshold between clean and distorted — a big, anthemic, singalong punk-rock crunch, medium gain, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, punchy)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.gitarrebass.de/stories/die-toten-hosen-kuddel-im-interview/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/andreas-von-holst"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/tage-wie-diese--die-toten-hosen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Schrei nach Liebe",
  "artist": "Die Arzte",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP-1 preamp (also ADA MP-1) — bright driving German punk crunch",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Farin Urlaub of Die Arzte (Die Ärzte) plays custom Cyan Guitars into a rig built around a Marshall JMP-1 preamp (plus an ADA MP-1 and a Yamaha), with studio amps like a Fender Twin, Vox AC30, Mesa and various Marshalls. Schrei nach Liebe is a bright, driving German punk-rock crunch — treble up, medium gain, tight and fast."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musikexpress.de/welches-equipment-verwenden-eigentlich-die-aerzte-1205437/",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/die-arzte-schrei-nach-liebe-tab-s29918"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/schrei-nach-liebe--die-arzte--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hier kommt Alex",
  "artist": "Die Toten Hosen",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall/Engl-style crunch — faster, harder punk than their anthems",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A faster, harder Die Toten Hosen punk classic. Kuddel (Andreas von Holst) plays a Les Paul into Marshall/Engl-style amps; for Hier kommt Alex the tone is pushed harder than their singalong anthems — a driving, tight, medium-high-gain punk crunch, treble up, fast downpicking."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, punchy)",
  "confidence": 0.68,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.gitarrebass.de/stories/die-toten-hosen-kuddel-im-interview/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/andreas-von-holst"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hier-kommt-alex--die-toten-hosen--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Manner sind Schweine",
  "artist": "Die Arzte",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JMP-1 preamp — bright, bouncy pop-punk crunch",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A hugely popular Die Arzte (Die Ärzte) pop-punk hit. Farin Urlaub plays custom Cyan Guitars into a Marshall JMP-1-based rig. For Manner sind Schweine the tone is a bright, bouncy, upbeat pop-punk crunch — medium gain, treble up, tight and catchy."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, punchy)",
  "confidence": 0.68,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.musikexpress.de/welches-equipment-verwenden-eigentlich-die-aerzte-1205437/",
   "https://www.gitarrebass.de/stories/die-aerzte-farin-urlaub-im-interview/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/manner-sind-schweine--die-arzte--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "GO",
  "artist": "FLOW",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "High-gain, driving (heavily distorted J-rock/punk) — exact rig not documented",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Naruto opening (OP4). Take Asakawa lead guitar, with heavy distortion for a gritty texture over fast-paced, high-energy rock. Song-specific gear is not documented, so these are an educated J-rock/punk estimate: a driving, heavily-distorted crunch, tight and fast, treble up, mids present."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.63,
  "sources": [
   "https://grokipedia.com/page/Go_(Flow_song)",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flow_(Japanese_band)"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/go--flow--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Samurai Heart",
  "artist": "SPYAIR",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Driving high-gain (guitar-driven melodic punk-rock) — exact rig not documented",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A SPYAIR anime anthem (Gintama). Guitarist UZ cites Hi-STANDARD and Jimi Hendrix as influences — melodic energy over punchy, guitar-driven arrangements. Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated melodic-punk-rock estimate: a driving, punchy crunch, tight and bright, with a melodic lead."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, punchy)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyair",
   "https://gintama.fandom.com/wiki/SPYAIR"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/samurai-heart--spyair--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cendrillon",
  "artist": "Telephone",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 pushed to full volume — with a Gibson SG Junior (P90)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Louis Bertignac’s rig is famously simple: a Gibson ’63 SG Junior (a single P90, modified by Jacobacci) into a Vox AC30 cranked to full volume. That’s the raw, bright, edge-of-breakup-into-crunch French rock tone — all amp, mid-forward P90 bite, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge P90 (SG Junior, raw & biting)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/louis-bertignac",
   "https://matos-guitare.fr/tous-les-guitaristes/louis-bertignac/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cendrillon--telephone--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Le Vent Nous Portera",
  "artist": "Noir Desir",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 / Mesa V-Twin — clean, stripped-down, floating",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Serge Teyssot-Gay built Le Vent Nous Portera around a very stripped-down, almost-still guitar line — a gentle, arpeggiated clean that advances without forcing, everything else floating around it. A Vox AC30 (also a Mesa/Boogie V-Twin) clean, bright and airy with a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (bright, clean, airy)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/serge-teyssot-gay",
   "https://grokipedia.com/page/Le_vent_nous_portera"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/le-vent-nous-portera--noir-desir--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Antisocial",
  "artist": "Trust",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall-style crunch (Iron Maiden-era influence) — driving French hard rock/metal",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The definitive French hard-rock/metal anthem (1980). Norbert \"Nono\" Krief plays humbucker guitars (a Gibson Flying V famously, plus his Nonocaster) into Marshall-style amps — Trust toured with Iron Maiden, and that big Marshall sound is all over the era. A custom two-stage distortion pedal pushes it. Driving, mid-forward, medium-high gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitariste.com/interviews/nono-guitariste-trust,5098,1.html",
   "https://www.matts-guitar-shop.com/les-legendes-du-rock/trust/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/antisocial--trust--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "LAventurier",
  "artist": "Indochine",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb / Princeton — bright clean-to-light-crunch, with slapback echo",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The iconic 1982 Indochine new-wave anthem. Dominique Nicolas played a Fender Telecaster on the bridge pickup (also a Mustang) into a Fender Twin Reverb/Princeton. The signature intro uses a very short SLAPBACK echo (~120ms, single repeat), plus a flanger. Bright, jangly, treble-forward new-wave — clean-to-light-crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "distortion",
   "flanger"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Telecaster, bright & jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitaretoday.com/le-son-mythique-dindochine-1982-le-materiel-exact-de-dominique-nicolas-pour-jouer-laventurier/",
   "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_Nicolas"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/laventurier--indochine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Un autre monde",
  "artist": "Telephone",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 cranked — Gibson SG Junior (P90), driving",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A big Téléphone anthem. Louis Bertignac’s usual rig — a Gibson SG Junior (P90) into a cranked Vox AC30 — pushed a bit harder here for a driving, anthemic French rock crunch. Raw, mid-forward, all amp gain, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge P90 (SG Junior, raw)",
  "confidence": 0.68,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/louis-bertignac",
   "https://matos-guitare.fr/tous-les-guitaristes/louis-bertignac/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/un-autre-monde--telephone--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Jai demande a la lune",
  "artist": "Indochine",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright clean-to-light-crunch (Fender-style) — jangly modern new-wave/pop-rock",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A huge 2002 Indochine comeback single. In the band’s tradition, the guitars are bright and jangly — a treble-forward Telecaster-style clean-to-light-crunch into a Fender-style amp, with a driving, chiming rhythm and a catchy lead. Low-medium gain, treble up, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Telecaster, bright & chiming)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitaretoday.com/le-son-mythique-dindochine-1982-le-materiel-exact-de-dominique-nicolas-pour-jouer-laventurier/",
   "https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominique_Nicolas"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/jai-demande-a-la-lune--indochine--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Senden Daha Guzel",
  "artist": "Duman",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright alt-rock amp, medium crunch (grunge-influenced; exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A classic Duman alternative-rock song (Kaan Tangoze). Duman are Turkey grunge/alt-rock cornerstone. Song-specific gear is not documented, so these are an educated estimate: a warm, medium-gain alternative-rock crunch with a melodic, soaring lead — treble up, a little reverb. Grunge-influenced dynamics (softer verses, bigger chorus)."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (warm, dynamic)",
  "confidence": 0.58,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/duman-senden-daha-guzel-tab-s60071",
   "https://akorlar.com/duman-senden-daha-guzel"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/senden-daha-guzel--duman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cambaz",
  "artist": "Mor ve Otesi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, driving alt-rock amp, medium crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A signature Mor ve Otesi alternative-rock song (lead guitar Kerem Ozyegen, vocals/rhythm Harun Tekin). Song-specific gear is not documented, so these are an educated estimate: a bright, driving alternative-rock crunch, medium gain, treble up, with a tight riff and melodic lead."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.58,
  "sources": [
   "https://akorlar.com/mor-ve-otesi-cambaz",
   "https://www.gitaregitim.net/cambaz-nota-tab/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cambaz--mor-ve-otesi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gimme Tha Power",
  "artist": "Molotov",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 (Tito used it until 2003) — heavy rap-metal crunch, with a Gibson Les Paul",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tito Fuentes plays a Gibson Les Paul (a ’59 R9) into a Marshall JCM800 (his amp until 2003, so the sound of this 1997 track), with a ZVEX Fuzz Factory, a Way Huge Green Rhino and a Dunlop Cry Baby wah on the board. Gimme Tha Power is a heavy, driving Latin rap-metal crunch — mid-forward, medium-high gain, aggressive."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz",
   "wah"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/tito-fuentes",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/molotov-gimme-tha-power-tab-s12204"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gimme-tha-power--molotov--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Matador",
  "artist": "Los Fabulosos Cadillacs",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright amp, medium crunch — Fender Strat / G&L ASAT, with delay",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The iconic Fabulosos Cadillacs ska-rock/rock-en-español anthem. The guitars are a Fender Stratocaster or a G&L ASAT — sharp yet warm — with a delay (Sonomatic-style) for depth. Bright, driving, upstroke-heavy ska-rock energy under the horns, medium gain, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/middle (Strat/ASAT, bright)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/los-fabulosos-cadillacs",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/los-fabulosos-cadillacs-matador-tab-s72918"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/matador--los-fabulosos-cadillacs--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Peace of Mind",
  "artist": "Boston",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (into the power amp, preamp bypassed) — Tom Scholz’s layered \"Boston\" wall",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Tom Scholz’s signature layered Boston tone. A modified Gibson Les Paul (high-output pickups) into his prototype Rockman-era chain — compressor, distortion, a fixed filter EQ, MXR 6-band EQ, Echoplex EP-3, and a Power Soak into the power-amp input of a Marshall (bypassing the preamp). The signature midrange \"honk\" is a fixed filter + a heavy EQ boost around 1.6 kHz, NOT a wah. Multiple identical tracks are layered for the huge, singing sustain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "compression",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (high-output Les Paul)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-peace-of-mind-boston/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/artists/guitarists/bostons-tom-scholz",
   "https://musicstrive.com/boston-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/peace-of-mind--boston--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Feel Like Makin Love",
  "artist": "Bad Company",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg V-4 / Vox AC30 — warm clean verse into a big crunchy chorus",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mick Ralphs built this on the dynamic swing from a warm clean verse to a big power-chord chorus. A Gibson Les Paul (bridge pickup) into an Ampeg V-4 (also a Vox AC30). The verse cleans are doubled tightly (two positions, one slightly out of tune to widen the track); the chorus opens up into a thick, punchy crunch."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.mylespaul.com/threads/mick-ralphs-bad-company-tone.4912/",
   "https://www.woodytone.com/2012/02/02/mick-ralphs-hoople-and-bad-co-gear/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/feel-like-makin-love--bad-company--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "You Really Got Me",
  "artist": "The Kinks",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Elpico AC55 with a SLASHED speaker cone (proto-fuzz), slaved into a Vox AC30",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The birth of rock distortion. Dave Davies took a razor blade to the speaker cone of his little Elpico AC55 amp — cutting slits from center to edge — to get that raw, buzzy, torn-cone fuzz. He close-miked it and slaved it into a Vox AC30, playing a Harmony Meteor. To recreate it: a raw, gated fuzz (a Fuzz Face / torn-speaker-style fuzz) is the key — buzzy and aggressive, not smooth."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (raw, buzzy)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitar.com/news/music-news/the-kinks-dave-davies-slashed-amp/",
   "https://www.musicradar.com/artists/dave-davies-slashes-guitar-speaker-to-demonstrate-how-he-got-you-really-got-me-guitar-tone-proto-fuzz-distorted-sound",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/dave-davies"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/you-really-got-me--the-kinks--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mary Janes Last Dance",
  "artist": "Tom Petty",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibrolux Reverb, set for edge-of-breakup — Gibson Les Paul, no pedals",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mike Campbell played the main riff on a Gibson Les Paul Standard into a Fender Vibrolux Reverb set for edge-of-breakup — no pedals. The tone is a warm, jangly-to-crunchy heartland-rock sound: a humbucker into a Fender clean that just breaks up when you dig in. Treble up, medium-low gain, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-mary-janes-last-dance-tom-petty/",
   "https://line6.com/customtone/tone/219742/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mary-janes-last-dance--tom-petty--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gurenge",
  "artist": "LiSA",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, driving high-gain (anime J-rock) — exact rig not documented",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Demon Slayer opening — one of the most-viewed anime songs ever. Song-specific guitar gear is not documented, so these are an educated anime-J-rock estimate: a bright, driving, energetic crunch with a tight riff and a soaring, melodic lead. Medium-high gain, treble up, mids present."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, driving)",
  "confidence": 0.6,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/lisa-gurenge-demon-slayer-op-tab-s486959",
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/misc-cartoons/demon-slayer-gurenge-chords-2703885"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gurenge--lisa--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Feed the Fire",
  "artist": "coldrain",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Rockerverb 100 — ESP Viper baritone with EMG pickups, tight metalcore",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Y.K.C of coldrain plays ESP Viper baritone guitars (also his ESP \"Meteorite\" signature) with EMG pickups into an Orange Rockerverb 100, with an MXR Stereo Chorus for the clean/lead textures. coldrain’s sound is aggressive yet melodic metalcore — tight, low, punchy chugs under soaring choruses. Keep the low end tight, mids present, hard-gated."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate",
   "chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (EMG active, baritone/low)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/y-k-c",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coldrain"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/feed-the-fire--coldrain--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Time of Our Life",
  "artist": "DAY6",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright pop-rock (Line 6 Helix) — twin guitars: Fender Strat + Gibson Les Paul",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "DAY6 are a real guitar band (not idol-pop). On Time of Our Life, Jae plays a Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster (bright, articulate) and Sungjin a Gibson Les Paul Standard (warm, powerful), running a Line 6 Helix. The result is a bright, uplifting twin-guitar pop-rock crunch — Strat jangle over Les Paul warmth, medium gain, treble up."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Strat bright + Les Paul warm)",
  "confidence": 0.68,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jae-park",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/park-sung-jin"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/time-of-our-life--day6--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rooftop",
  "artist": "N.Flying",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, crisp amp, medium crunch — Fender Telecaster Deluxe / PRS",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "N.Flying are a Korean rock band who fuse rock instrumentation with modern K-pop/rap elements. Cha Hun plays a Fender Telecaster Deluxe (crisp, articulate) and a PRS Modern Eagle V (rich, deep). On Rooftop the tone is a bright, crisp, driving K-rock crunch — clean-leaning verses into a fuller, chiming chorus. Treble up, medium gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Tele Deluxe, crisp)",
  "confidence": 0.63,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/n-flying",
   "https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/news-trends/article/3078574/forget-k-pop-its-time-k-rock-meet-nflying-korean-rap"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rooftop--n-flying--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "You Were Beautiful",
  "artist": "DAY6",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright pop-rock (Line 6 Helix) — Fender Strat + Gibson Les Paul twin guitars",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "DAY6’s signature emotional rock ballad. The band’s usual twin-guitar setup — Jae’s Fender Custom Shop Strat (bright, chiming) and Sungjin’s Gibson Les Paul (warm) into a Line 6 Helix. The tone builds from clean, chiming arpeggios in the verse to a fuller, soaring crunch in the chorus. Medium gain, treble up, generous reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (Strat chime + LP warmth)",
  "confidence": 0.66,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jae-park",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/day6"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/you-were-beautiful--day6--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sorry",
  "artist": "The Rose",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, emotive rock amp, medium crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Rose are a South Korean rock band (Woosung on vocals/electric guitar). Song-specific gear for Sorry is not documented, so these are an educated emotive-rock estimate: a bright, warm clean-to-medium crunch that builds dynamically, with a melodic, soaring lead. Treble up, low-medium gain, generous reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (bright, emotive)",
  "confidence": 0.58,
  "sources": [
   "https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/the-rose/sorry-chords-2114741",
   "https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/artist/the_rose_103887"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sorry--the-rose--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Congratulations",
  "artist": "DAY6",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright pop-rock (Line 6 Helix) — Fender Strat + Gibson Les Paul twin guitars",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "DAY6’s debut single — an upbeat, driving pop-rock banger. The band’s twin-guitar setup: Jae’s Fender Custom Shop Strat (bright, jangly) and Sungjin’s Gibson Les Paul (warm, powerful) into a Line 6 Helix. Bright, energetic medium crunch, treble up, driving power-pop feel."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Strat bright + LP warm)",
  "confidence": 0.66,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/jae-park",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/day6"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/congratulations--day6--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hot Potato",
  "artist": "N.Flying",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, crisp amp, medium crunch — Fender Telecaster Deluxe / PRS",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A high-energy N.Flying track fusing rock with rap/hybrid elements. Cha Hun plays a Fender Telecaster Deluxe (crisp, articulate) and a PRS Modern Eagle V (rich). The tone is a bright, punchy, driving K-rock crunch — tight rhythm and a chiming, energetic feel. Treble up, medium gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Tele Deluxe, crisp)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/n-flying",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.Flying"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hot-potato--n-flying--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Gruppa Krovi",
  "artist": "Kino",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, jangly amp, light crunch — heavy CHORUS + delay (80s Soviet post-punk)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The legendary 1988 Kino anthem — the peak of Soviet post-punk. Yuri Kasparian’s lead guitar is bright, jangly and drenched in 80s CHORUS and delay, over Viktor Tsoi’s driving rhythm (Fender Stratocaster, Washburn). The tone is a clean-to-light-crunch with a wide, shimmering chorus and a characteristic melodic, minor-key sense — \"walls of guitars\" but bright and cold."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (bright, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.63,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppa_krovi",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/viktor-tsoy"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/gruppa-krovi--kino--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Ulitsa Roz",
  "artist": "Aria",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall-style crunch (classic heavy metal) — with an MXR Phase 9",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Aria are the \"Russian Iron Maiden\" — the first Soviet metal band to break mainstream. Vladimir Holstinin plays Strats, Jacksons, Deans and Hamers into a classic Marshall-style high-gain, using an MXR Phase 9 for warm, swooshing, analogue phaser textures. Ulitsa Roz is classic 80s heavy metal — mid-forward, driving, with twin-guitar harmonies and melodic leads."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "phaser"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, mid-forward)",
  "confidence": 0.65,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Holstinin",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aria_(band)"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ulitsa-roz--aria--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Zvezda po imeni Solntse",
  "artist": "Kino",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, jangly amp, light-medium crunch — chorus + delay (late-80s Kino)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The title track of Kino’s final album — Yuri Kasparian famously tracked it on a black Alvarez guitar. The tone is the classic late-80s Kino sound: a bright, jangly clean-to-light-crunch drenched in chorus and delay, with a driving, minor-key rhythm and a cold, melodic lead. A little more crunch than earlier Kino."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "delay",
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (bright, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.63,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gruppa_krovi",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/viktor-tsoy"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/zvezda-po-imeni-solntse--kino--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Krylya",
  "artist": "Nautilus Pompilius",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, atmospheric amp, medium crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A hugely popular Nautilus Pompilius song — atmospheric Russian art-rock led by Vyacheslav Butusov. Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated estimate for the style: a bright, atmospheric clean-to-medium crunch with generous reverb and a melancholic, melodic lead. Treble up, low-medium gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (bright, atmospheric)",
  "confidence": 0.58,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nautilus_Pompilius_(band)",
   "https://www.last.fm/music/Nautilus+Pompilius"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/krylya--nautilus-pompilius--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Igra s ognyom",
  "artist": "Aria",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall-style crunch (classic heavy metal) — Vladimir Holstinin",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Classic Aria heavy metal (\"the Russian Iron Maiden\"). Vladimir Holstinin plays Strats/Jacksons/Deans into a Marshall-style high-gain, with an MXR Phase 9 for warmth. Igra s ognyom is driving, mid-forward 80s metal with galloping riffs and twin-guitar harmonized leads."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "phaser"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, mid-forward)",
  "confidence": 0.63,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vladimir_Holstinin",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aria_(band)"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/igra-s-ognyom--aria--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Chto Takoe Osen",
  "artist": "DDT",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright, warm amp, light-medium crunch (exact rig not documented)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "One of the most beloved Russian rock songs (DDT, led by Yuri Shevchuk). Song-specific gear is not documented; these are an educated Russian-rock estimate: a warm, bright clean-to-light-crunch that builds from a gentle verse into a fuller, anthemic chorus, with a melodic lead. Treble up, low-medium gain, a little reverb."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (warm, dynamic)",
  "confidence": 0.55,
  "sources": [
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DDT_(band)",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_Shevchuk"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/chto-takoe-osen--ddt--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sugar Song and Bitter Step",
  "artist": "UNISON SQUARE GARDEN",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bogner Shiva (distortion) / Ampeg V4 (cleans) — Strat-type with DiMarzio",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Blood Blockade Battlefront ending theme — a technical J-rock favourite. Kosuke Saito plays a Strat-type guitar (ATELIER Z with DiMarzio DP408, and a Fender Custom Shop \"Lady Killer\" Strat) into a Bogner Shiva for distortion and an Ampeg V4 for cleans. The tone is bright, articulate and technical — clean-to-medium-crunch with fast, precise riffing and snappy dynamics."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Strat-type, bright & articulate)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://kizai-zukan.com/saitoukousuke-usg/",
   "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unison_Square_Garden"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sugar-song-and-bitter-step--unison-square-garden--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Fukagyaku Replace",
  "artist": "MY FIRST STORY",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Tight high-gain (J-rock/post-hardcore) — exact rig not documented",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A Mobile Suit Gundam opening — MY FIRST STORY blend alternative rock, emo and post-hardcore. Song-specific gear is not documented, so these are an educated J-rock/post-hardcore estimate: a tight, aggressive high-gain crunch (Strat-style or humbucker) that drops to clean, melodic passages, with overdrive/chorus/delay. Mids present, treble up, hard-gated chugs."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "chorus",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (tight, aggressive)",
  "confidence": 0.62,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/my-first-story",
   "https://musicstrive.com/j-rock-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/fukagyaku-replace--my-first-story--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cirice",
  "artist": "Ghost",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall + Orange (tube-amp driven) — Gibson RD Artist humbuckers",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ghost’s Grammy-winning anthem. The Nameless Ghoul favours a Gibson RD Artist (powerful humbuckers) into a blend of Marshall and Orange tube amps (Axe-FX live). The key is MID-FORWARD tube drive — bass pulled back (~4) so the mids and articulation shine. A dark, heavy-yet-melodic hard rock/metal crunch, medium-high gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, mid-forward)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/ghost-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/nameless_ghoul"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cirice--ghost--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mary on a Cross",
  "artist": "Ghost",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall/Orange, warm medium crunch — Eb STANDARD tuning",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ghost’s TikTok-viral, 70s-rock-flavoured hit. It’s in Eb STANDARD tuning (Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb — down a half step). The tone is warmer and jangly-er than their heavier songs — a mid-forward, medium-crunch classic-rock sound (Marshall/Orange), bass pulled back, mids up, with a catchy, melodic lead. Think 70s Blue Öyster Cult / soft-rock warmth."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (warm, jangly)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://guitarlessons365.com/mary-on-a-cross-guitar-lesson-ghost/",
   "https://musicstrive.com/ghost-guitar-tone/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mary-on-a-cross--ghost--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Circle With Me",
  "artist": "Spiritbox",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Neural DSP Quad Cortex / Fractal Axe-FX III (Omega Granophyre capture) — 7-string",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Modern djent/metalcore at its tightest. Mike Stringer plays a Kiesel Aries or Aristides multi-scale 7-string with Fishman Fluence Modern pickups into a Neural DSP Quad Cortex (a capture of a Peavey/Omega Granophyre) and a Fractal Axe-FX III. The tone is a tight, percussive high-gain — controlled low end, mids present, hard-gated for the machine-precise chugs, with clarity for the fluid leads."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Fishman Fluence Modern, 7-string)",
  "confidence": 0.78,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/circle-with-me-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/mike-stringer"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/circle-with-me--spiritbox--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Throne",
  "artist": "Bring Me The Horizon",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Two modded Marshall JCM800s into 1960A 4x12s — low-tuned Les Paul (C / Bb)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Lee Malia plays a Gibson/Epiphone Les Paul strung heavy (.080 on the bottom) and tuned down to C or Bb, into two modded Marshall JCM800s (Winged C 6550C / EHX Gold Pin tubes) driving Marshall 1960A cabs. The Throne tone is a big, loud, low-tuned Marshall metalcore/electronicore crunch — thick, driving, mid-present, sitting under the electronics."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul humbucker, low-tuned)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/lee-malia",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-bring-me-the-horizons-lee-malia"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/throne--bring-me-the-horizon--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Popular Monster",
  "artist": "Falling in Reverse",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150 III / Mesa Dual Rectifier — PRS Custom 24, tight downtuned",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A massive Falling in Reverse anthem blending metalcore, nu-metal and electronics. The band’s guitars run crisp, tight high-gain from an EVH 5150 III or a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier with a PRS Custom 24. The tone is tight and modern — downtuned, hard-gated chugs with clarity, sitting alongside heavy electronics and vocals. Mids moderate, tight low end."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (PRS/active, downtuned)",
  "confidence": 0.7,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/band/falling-in-reverse",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/zombified-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/popular-monster--falling-in-reverse--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Watch the World Burn",
  "artist": "Falling in Reverse",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa Dual Rectifier / Helix (Treadplate) — DROP G# (very low)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "One of Falling in Reverse’s biggest recent songs — and it’s TUNED VERY LOW (Drop G#). The guitars are tight, heavy and modern, built around Mesa Dual Rectifier / Helix \"Treadplate\" tones. The extreme low tuning means the low end must be TIGHT (bass controlled, hard gate) so the crushing chugs stay defined, not flubby. Mids present, treble up for clarity."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (active/high-output, very low)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.nailthemix.com/unlock-falling-in-reverses-guitar-tones-mix-strategy",
   "https://www.songsterr.com/a/wsa/falling-in-reverse-watch-the-world-burn-tab-s534532"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/watch-the-world-burn--falling-in-reverse--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Take Me to Church",
  "artist": "Hozier",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hand-wired Vox AC15 — Eastwood Airline (neck humbucker), ProCo Rat + Memory Man + Holy Grail reverb",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Hozier’s breakout anthem. The original was an Eastwood Airline guitar (neck humbucker) into a hand-wired Vox AC15, pushed with an Electro-Harmonix Memory Man (gain up) and a ProCo Rat for the driven sections, plus Holy Grail / Ekdahl Moisturizer spring reverb. The tone is thick, warm, dark and soulful — mid-heavy, humbucker neck, dynamic from a hushed clean verse into a driven, reverby chorus."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (humbucker, warm & dark)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/gear/rig-rundown-hozier",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-take-me-to-church-hozier/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/take-me-to-church--hozier--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Too Sweet",
  "artist": "Hozier",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb — semi-hollow / humbucker, clean with subtle breakup",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Hozier’s 2024 chart-topping, bluesy groove. Use a semi-hollow or hollowbody with humbuckers into a Fender 65 Deluxe Reverb — clean but rich, with subtle touch-sensitive breakup. The EQ is MID-HEAVY (bass ~5, mid ~7, treble ~5) for that warm, soulful character. A light overdrive for breakup, spring/plate reverb, and a subtle slapback/analog delay for depth."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb",
   "delay",
   "overdrive"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (humbucker, warm)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/too-sweet-amp-settings/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/hozier"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/too-sweet--hozier--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Blackout",
  "artist": "Turnstile",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Orange Rockerverb / Mesa Dual Rectifier + 5150 blend — Gibson Les Paul, two Fulltone OCDs",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Turnstile’s breakout — hardcore punk with a huge, groovy guitar front and centre. Pat McCrory plays a Gibson Les Paul Classic; the album blends a Mesa Dual Rectifier and a 5150, and live he runs an Orange Rockerverb MKIII. Two Fulltone OCDs (one for rhythm distortion, one to push leads) and an MXR Carbon Copy delay. The tone is thick, mid-forward and groovy — driving hardcore crunch that’s melodic and huge, not scooped."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Les Paul humbucker)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/turnstile-glow-on",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/pat-mccrory"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/blackout--turnstile--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Chaise Longue",
  "artist": "Wet Leg",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC10 / Supro — Danelectro / Jazzmaster, EHX Soul Food + Keeley Loomer fuzz",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The viral Wet Leg debut — dry, scratchy, deadpan post-punk/indie. Hester Chambers played a Danelectro U2 into an EHX Soul Food overdrive and a Keeley Loomer (fuzz + reverb); the main lead is fuzz from the Loomer with the Soul Food for the scratchy line. Rhian Teasdale used a Surf Green Jazzmaster into a Supro. Bright, dry and minimal — treble up, low-medium gain, with a fuzzy, scratchy lead."
  },
  "effects": [
   "fuzz",
   "overdrive",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (bright, dry & scratchy)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/wet-leg-chaise-longue",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/hester-chambers"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/chaise-longue--wet-leg--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Starburster",
  "artist": "Fontaines D.C.",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb (bright switch ON) — Mustang (Hot Rails) / Jazzmaster",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The 2024 Fontaines D.C. anthem (from Romance). Carlos O’Connell’s core tone is a Fender 68 Custom Twin Reverb, always on with the BRIGHT switch engaged for piercing highs, with a Deluxe Reverb kicked in for the louder parts. Guitars: a 64 Fender Mustang (with a Seymour Duncan Hot Rails added) and a Jazzmaster. Klon-style drive (Ceriatone Centura), Strymon Volante and Eventide H9 for texture. The tone is bright, jangly and piercing — clean-to-light-crunch with atmospheric, arty textures."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "single-coil (Mustang/Jazzmaster, bright & piercing)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/fontaines-dc-2025",
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/features/fontaines-dc-carlos-oconnell-romance"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/starburster--fontaines-d-c--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Distance",
  "artist": "Mammoth WVH",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 4.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "EVH 5150III 50W (Blue/Crunch channel) into a 4x12 — Gibson ES-335",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Wolfgang Van Halen’s emotional tribute to his father. The core Mammoth tone is a Gibson ES-335 into an EVH 5150III 50W (Blue Channel = crunch/overdrive) — Wolf’s documented settings run high (gain ~8.5, bass ~7.5, mid 6, treble 4, presence 5, resonance 7), but Distance is dynamic, building from cleaner verses into a big, warm, thick chorus. Warm-yet-modern high-gain with a Fortin Zuul gate."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "noise gate"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (ES-335 humbucker, warm & thick)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/mammoth-wvh-wolfgang-van-halen-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/mammoth-wvh"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/distance--mammoth-wvh--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Nothing Matters",
  "artist": "The Last Dinner Party",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2020s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Bright amp, clean-to-crunch — Epiphone Sheraton / Gibson Explorer, Fulltone OCD",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Last Dinner Party’s breakout art-rock anthem, famous for Emily Roberts’ guitar solo. She plays an Epiphone Sheraton Stealth (Emily Wolfe signature, warm & resonant) and a Gibson ’80s Explorer, using a Fulltone OCD for the gritty edge. The tone is a clean-yet-powerful, bright art-rock — dynamic from clean, chiming verses into a fuller crunch, with a melodic, soaring lead."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (warm, resonant)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/emily-roberts",
   "https://equipboard.com/band/the-last-dinner-party"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/nothing-matters--the-last-dinner-party--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Danny Nedelko",
  "artist": "IDLES",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 / Orange / Hiwatt — loud, raw; EarthQuaker Acapulco Gold + Death By Audio",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A defining IDLES post-punk anthem. Mark Bowen and Lee Kiernan run huge, loud amp setups (Vox AC30, Orange, Hiwatt, Marshall 1987x, Peavey Deuce) pushed hard, with fuzzy/noisy pedals — an EarthQuaker Acapulco Gold (a \"cranked amp in a box\"), Death By Audio noise/fuzz, and more. The tone is raw, aggressive and noisy — a loud, driving, fuzzy post-punk crunch, mids present, not polished."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "fuzz"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (raw, aggressive)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/idles-2024",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/lee-kiernan"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/danny-nedelko--idles--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Wonderful Tonight",
  "artist": "Eric Clapton",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Twin Reverb (clean channel) — \"Blackie\" Stratocaster, NECK pickup",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Clapton’s tender ballad. He used his \"Blackie\" Stratocaster on the NECK pickup for a creamy, warm, rounded clean, into a Fender Twin Reverb on the clean channel — warm tube headroom with just a smooth edge-of-breakup when you dig in. Almost all the tone is the neck single-coil and finger touch; a little reverb for space."
  },
  "effects": [
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (single-coil, warm & creamy)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/wonderful-tonight-amp-settings/",
   "https://www.fender.com/tone/presets/wonderful-tonight-37752748"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wonderful-tonight--eric-clapton--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Linger",
  "artist": "The Cranberries",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 1.5,
   "bass": 4.5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 / Fender Twin (Vox tremolo) — Telecaster, DOD Chorus",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Cranberries’ dreamy debut hit. Noel Hogan played a Telecaster (single-coils, clear and chiming) into a Vox AC30 and Fender Twin, often with the Vox tremolo, and — crucially — a DOD Chorus that IS the signature Cranberries jangle. The tone is a bright, clean, chiming, chorus-washed arpeggio — dreamy and shimmering, almost no gain."
  },
  "effects": [
   "chorus",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge/neck (Telecaster, clear & chiming)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/amp-settings-linger-the-cranberries/",
   "https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/classic-tracks-cranberries-linger"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/linger--the-cranberries--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Bad Medicine",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5.5,
   "reverb": 2.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 — fatter, focused 80s arena-rock crunch (Sambora)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A New Jersey-era Bon Jovi anthem. Richie Sambora ran a Marshall JCM800 for that big, souped-up 80s arena crunch — a fatter, more focused sound with MORE bass and mids and LESS treble, with hall reverb for the big-room feel. Gain high (7-8), a Les Paul or Strat driving it. Thick, punchy and anthemic."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, thick)",
  "confidence": 0.74,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/bon-jovi-guitar-tone/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/richie-sambora-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bad-medicine--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Have a Nice Day",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Two Diezel Herbert heads (stereo) into Marshall cabs — modern arena high-gain",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The 2005 Bon Jovi comeback anthem. On this era Richie Sambora ran two Diezel Herbert heads in stereo (into Marshall 1960 cabs with Celestions) for a big, modern, tight arena-rock high-gain — more focused and hi-fi than the raw 80s JCM800 sound. High gain, mids present, punchy and wide."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (humbucker, tight & modern)",
  "confidence": 0.72,
  "sources": [
   "https://musicstrive.com/bon-jovi-guitar-tone/",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/richie-sambora"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/have-a-nice-day--bon-jovi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sunday Bloody Sunday",
  "artist": "U2",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "clean",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 2.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 5.5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Vox AC30 — Telecaster, with a Memory Man / Korg SDD-3000 delay (the chime)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "The Edge’s signature chime. A Telecaster (or Strat) into a Vox AC30, with the delay as the secret weapon — a Memory Man live in the early 80s, then a Korg SDD-3000 for the \"chimey breakup\". For Sunday Bloody Sunday the delay is set around 100 ms with feedback around 40 for the fast, rhythmic repeats. Bright, jangly, chiming clean — treble way up, the delay filling in the rhythm."
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge (Telecaster, bright & chiming)",
  "confidence": 0.76,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.amnesta.net/edge_delay/",
   "https://www.fender.com/tone/presets/u2-sunday-bloody-sunday-698433816"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sunday-bloody-sunday--u2--riff--clean--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Brothers in Arms",
  "artist": "Dire Straits",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5.5,
   "mid": 6.5,
   "treble": 5.5,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JTM45 into a Laney 4x12 — Gibson Les Paul, fingerstyle, lush ambience",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Mark Knopfler’s most emotive lead. He swapped his usual Strat for a Gibson Les Paul (from Rudy Pensa) into a Marshall JTM45 (via a Laney 4x12) for the \"emotional weight\" — a warm, smooth, singing, sustained lead played fingerstyle, drenched in lush reverb/ambience. Low-medium gain (the sustain and warmth come from the Les Paul + JTM45 and touch), tone rolled back, mids up. \"It just needed two or three notes.\""
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge (Les Paul, warm & singing)",
  "confidence": 0.75,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.mk-guitar.com/gear-on-all-songs-for-all-albums-wiki/gear-on-album-brothers-in-arms/",
   "https://www.guitarchalk.com/mark-knopfler-dire-straits-amp-settings/"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/brothers-in-arms--dire-straits--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Reelin in the Years",
  "artist": "Steely Dan",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 3.5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6.5,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 1.5
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Ampeg SVT (a bass amp!) — 1963 Fender Stratocaster with a PAF humbucker in the neck",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Elliott Randall’s legendary solo — nailed in one continuous take. He played his 1963 Fender Stratocaster (fitted with a PAF humbucker in the NECK) straight into an Ampeg SVT bass amp, miked with a single AKG 414. The unlikely rig gave a bright, articulate, snappy lead with humbucker warmth up top — fast, fluid, melodic runs, low-medium gain with plenty of clarity."
  },
  "effects": [
   "distortion"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck (PAF humbucker in a Strat, warm-yet-bright)",
  "confidence": 0.73,
  "sources": [
   "https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/elliott-randall-nailed-steely-dans-reelin-years-one-continuous-take",
   "https://equipboard.com/pros/elliott-randall"
  ],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/reelin-in-the-years--steely-dan--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Tornado of Souls",
  "artist": "Megadeth",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / ADA MP-1 preamp",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Jackson KE with Seymour Duncan bridge humbucker; ADA MP-1 preamp into a Marshall power section was Marty's Rust in Peace-era lead voice."
  },
  "effects": [
   "long analog delay (subtle)"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/tornado-of-souls--megadeth--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Surfing with the Alien",
  "artist": "Joe Satriani",
  "genre": "instrumental rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (JCM800-era) / later JSX",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Modified Kramer (later Ibanez JS) with a hot bridge humbucker; the vocal-like sustain comes from smooth high-gain plus stereo delay."
  },
  "effects": [
   "stereo delay",
   "light chorus"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/surfing-with-the-alien--joe-satriani--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "For the Love of God",
  "artist": "Steve Vai",
  "genre": "instrumental rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Carvin Legacy / Marshall",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ibanez JEM into a Carvin Legacy; expressive vibrato, whammy and long delay build the vocal, weeping quality."
  },
  "effects": [
   "long delay",
   "reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Ibanez JEM)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/for-the-love-of-god--steve-vai--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Crazy Train",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959 Super Lead",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Les Paul Custom / polka-dot Flying V into a cranked Marshall 1959 with an MXR Distortion+ pushing the front end."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/crazy-train--ozzy-osbourne--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Black Star",
  "artist": "Yngwie Malmsteen",
  "genre": "neoclassical metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 4,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Mark II / 1959",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Scalloped Fender Strat (neck single-coil for the smooth legato) into a Marshall boosted by a DOD 250."
  },
  "effects": [
   "light reverb"
  ],
  "pickup": "neck single-coil (scalloped Strat)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/black-star--yngwie-malmsteen--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Angel of Death",
  "artist": "Slayer",
  "genre": "thrash metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 9,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 4,
   "treble": 8,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 1
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Charvel/Jackson superstrats into cranked Marshall JCM800s; the solos are wild, dive-bombed and intentionally raw."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/angel-of-death--slayer--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Scarified",
  "artist": "Racer X",
  "genre": "shred metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (high-gain)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Ibanez into a high-gain Marshall; tight, articulate high-gain so the rapid alternate-picked runs stay defined."
  },
  "effects": [
   "light delay"
  ],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/scarified--racer-x--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "All Along the Watchtower",
  "artist": "Jimi Hendrix",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Strat into a cranked Marshall with a Fuzz Face; expressive, vocal fuzz-lead."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/all-along-the-watchtower--jimi-hendrix--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Layla",
  "artist": "Derek and the Dominos",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Champ / Marshall",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a small cranked amp; Duane's slide parts used open tuning and a glass slide."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Les Paul)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/layla--derek-and-the-dominos--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Highway Star",
  "artist": "Deep Purple",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Major",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Fender Strat into a Marshall Major, sometimes through an AIWA tape preamp for extra push."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/highway-star--deep-purple--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Master of Puppets",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "thrash metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 / Mesa Boogie",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "ESP into a Marshall JCM800 boosted for leads; a Cry Baby wah shapes the phrasing."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/master-of-puppets--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "One",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "thrash metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 7,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall JCM800 / Mesa Boogie",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "ESP into cranked Marshall/Mesa; the tight, bright gain keeps the rapid tremolo-picked bursts defined."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/one--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cliffs of Dover",
  "artist": "Eric Johnson",
  "genre": "instrumental rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (100W) / Fender",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Strat neck pickup into a Marshall with a Tube Driver in front and an Echoplex for the liquid delay."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck single-coil (Strat)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cliffs-of-dover--eric-johnson--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Little Wing",
  "artist": "Jimi Hendrix",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 5,
   "presence": 4,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender / Marshall (edge of breakup)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Strat neck pickup through a Leslie/Uni-Vibe into an amp on the edge of breakup; warm and glassy."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat neck single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/little-wing--jimi-hendrix--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Since Ive Been Loving You",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Supro",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Les Paul (neck pickup) into a cranked amp; the emotion comes from volume-knob and pick dynamics, not high gain."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck humbucker (Les Paul)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/since-ive-been-loving-you--led-zeppelin--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Money",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "progressive rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt / Fender",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Strat bridge pickup into a Hiwatt with a Big Muff; the harder middle section is drier and more cutting."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat bridge single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/money--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Cemetery Gates",
  "artist": "Pantera",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Randall (solid-state)",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Dean ML into a Randall solid-state head; the biting, harmonic-rich lead tone is pure Dimebag."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker (Dean)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/cemetery-gates--pantera--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Wish You Were Here",
  "artist": "Pink Floyd",
  "genre": "progressive rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt / Fender",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "Strat into a clean-ish amp with mild overdrive; the tone is restrained, letting the phrasing speak."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat bridge single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wish-you-were-here--pink-floyd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Kid Charlemagne",
  "artist": "Steely Dan",
  "genre": "jazz rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender / Dumble-style",
   "guitar": "",
   "notes": "A 335-style guitar into a smooth, singing amp; sophisticated jazz-rock phrasing over the changes."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/kid-charlemagne--steely-dan--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Johnny B. Goode",
  "artist": "Chuck Berry",
  "genre": "rock and roll",
  "era": "1950s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Bassman",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-350T",
   "notes": "Semi-hollow into a loud Fender on the edge of breakup; brightness and attack define it, not gain."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/johnny-b-goode--chuck-berry--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)",
  "artist": "Jimi Hendrix",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall Super Lead",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Strat into a cranked Marshall with a Cry Baby wah and Fuzz Face; expressive, dynamic."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/voodoo-child-slight-return--jimi-hendrix--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Pride and Joy",
  "artist": "Stevie Ray Vaughan",
  "genre": "blues",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender Vibroverb / Marshall",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Heavy-gauge strings on a Strat into loud Fender amps, pushed with a Tube Screamer; huge fingerstyle attack."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/pride-and-joy--stevie-ray-vaughan--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Money for Nothing",
  "artist": "Dire Straits",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Laney / Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul neck pickup into an amp with a wah parked in a fixed position, plus mic/room placement; fingerstyle."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/money-for-nothing--dire-straits--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Europa",
  "artist": "Santana",
  "genre": "latin rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 4
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark",
   "guitar": "Gibson / PRS",
   "notes": "Neck humbucker into a Mesa Boogie Mark for endless sustain; long reverb tail and slow, expressive vibrato."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/europa--santana--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Crossroads",
  "artist": "Cream",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 4,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson ES-335 / SG",
   "notes": "Gibson neck pickup with the tone control rolled well back into a cranked Marshall — the classic woman tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck humbucker (tone rolled)",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/crossroads--cream--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "More Than a Feeling",
  "artist": "Boston",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (+ Scholz processing)",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a cranked Marshall with Scholz's own power-soak/processing; heavily layered and harmonized."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/more-than-a-feeling--boston--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Paradise City",
  "artist": "Guns N Roses",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul bridge pickup into a cranked Marshall; no-frills, all in the hands and the amp."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paradise-city--guns-n-roses--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Mr. Crowley",
  "artist": "Ozzy Osbourne",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall 1959 Super Lead",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul Custom",
   "notes": "Les Paul Custom into a cranked Marshall 1959 with an MXR Distortion+ and a touch of chorus; layered harmonies."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/mr-crowley--ozzy-osbourne--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Enter Sandman",
  "artist": "Metallica",
  "genre": "metal",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+",
   "guitar": "ESP",
   "notes": "ESP into a Mesa Boogie for the tight Black-Album lead voice; a Cry Baby shapes the phrasing."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/enter-sandman--metallica--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Aqualung",
  "artist": "Jethro Tull",
  "genre": "progressive rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Hiwatt / Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a cranked British amp; mid-rich, punchy and vocal, with strong dynamics."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/aqualung--jethro-tull--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Rock You Like a Hurricane",
  "artist": "Scorpions",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Explorer / Dommenget",
   "notes": "Humbucker-loaded guitar into a cranked Marshall; bright, cutting 80s gain with a talk-box-flavoured section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rock-you-like-a-hurricane--scorpions--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Back in Black",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG",
   "notes": "SG straight into a cranked Marshall, no pedals; the tone is all guitar, amp and attack."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/back-in-black--ac-dc--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Thunderstruck",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG",
   "notes": "SG into a loud Marshall; brightness and clarity keep the rapid tapped notes distinct."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/thunderstruck--ac-dc--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Whole Lotta Love",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Supro",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into cranked amps; the middle section layers theremin and backwards-echo textures around the lead."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/whole-lotta-love--led-zeppelin--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Heartbreaker",
  "artist": "Led Zeppelin",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a cranked Marshall; the solo was famously overdubbed separately, raw and slightly loose."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/heartbreaker--led-zeppelin--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Walk This Way",
  "artist": "Aerosmith",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a cranked Marshall; loose, funky phrasing with a greasy midrange."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/walk-this-way--aerosmith--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Dream On",
  "artist": "Aerosmith",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender / Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a warm amp; the solo grows with the arrangement from smooth to soaring."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/dream-on--aerosmith--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Carry On Wayward Son",
  "artist": "Kansas",
  "genre": "progressive rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a cranked amp with harmonized overdubs; smooth, singing sustain."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/carry-on-wayward-son--kansas--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "La Grange",
  "artist": "ZZ Top",
  "genre": "blues rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / tweed Fender",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul (Pearly Gates)",
   "notes": "The legendary Pearly Gates Les Paul into cranked amps; a light touch, a peso pick and thin strings shape the tone."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/la-grange--zz-top--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Barracuda",
  "artist": "Heart",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul",
   "notes": "Les Paul into a cranked Marshall; the intro gallop uses a flanger, the lead is bright and aggressive."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/barracuda--heart--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Hallowed Be Thy Name",
  "artist": "Iron Maiden",
  "genre": "heavy metal",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "various (Murray/Smith)",
   "notes": "Marshall-driven twin guitars trading and harmonizing; bright, articulate NWOBHM lead voicing."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/hallowed-be-thy-name--iron-maiden--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Purple Haze",
  "artist": "Jimi Hendrix",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1960s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Strat into a Marshall with a Fuzz Face and the Octavia octave-fuzz on the solo section."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/purple-haze--jimi-hendrix--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Sweet Home Alabama",
  "artist": "Lynyrd Skynyrd",
  "genre": "southern rock",
  "era": "1970s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 4,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
  },
  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Fender / Marshall (edge of breakup)",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Strat into an amp on the edge of breakup; bright, clean-ish Southern-rock tone with ringing double-stops."
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sweet-home-alabama--lynyrd-skynyrd--solo--distorted--guitar/"
 },
 {
  "song": "Cevapsız Sorular",
  "artist": "maNga",
  "genre": "nu metal",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Sil Baştan",
  "artist": "Şebnem Ferah",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "2000s",
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   "guitar": "Gibson / superstrat",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Anatolia",
  "artist": "Pentagram",
  "genre": "heavy metal",
  "era": "1990s",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
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  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Namus Belası",
  "artist": "Cem Karaca",
  "genre": "anatolian rock",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "mid": 7,
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   "guitar": "single-coil / semi-hollow",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/namus-belasi--cem-karaca--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Dağlar Dağlar",
  "artist": "Barış Manço",
  "genre": "anatolian rock",
  "era": "1970s",
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   "gain": 3,
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   "treble": 6,
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   "guitar": "single-coil",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Paramparça",
  "artist": "Teoman",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
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   "gain": 6,
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   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/paramparca--teoman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Ben Böyleyim",
  "artist": "Athena",
  "genre": "ska punk",
  "era": "2000s",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
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   "guitar": "humbucker/superstrat",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/ben-boyleyim--athena--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Yağmurun Elleri",
  "artist": "Kurban",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
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   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/yagmurun-elleri--kurban--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Entre Dos Tierras",
  "artist": "Héroes del Silencio",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
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   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson / Fender",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/entre-dos-tierras--heroes-del-silencio--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Bu Akşam",
  "artist": "Duman",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
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   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bu-aksam--duman--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Köprüaltı",
  "artist": "Duman",
  "genre": "rock",
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   "gain": 6,
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   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Bir Kadın Çizeceksin",
  "artist": "maNga",
  "genre": "nu metal",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 5,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
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   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bir-kadin-cizeceksin--manga--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Can Kırıkları",
  "artist": "Şebnem Ferah",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1990s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/can-kiriklari--sebnem-ferah--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Bir Derdim Var",
  "artist": "mor ve ötesi",
  "genre": "alternative rock",
  "era": "2000s",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bir-derdim-var--mor-ve-otesi--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Beş",
  "artist": "Gripin",
  "genre": "rock",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/bes--gripin--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Afili Yalnızlık",
  "artist": "Emre Aydın",
  "genre": "alternative rock",
  "era": "2000s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/afili-yalnizlik--emre-aydin--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Bir",
  "artist": "Pentagram",
  "genre": "heavy metal",
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  "part": "riff",
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   "gain": 8,
   "bass": 6,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender / Gibson",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge pickup",
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  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Limelight",
  "artist": "Rush",
  "genre": "progressive rock",
  "era": "1980s",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
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   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
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  "original_gear": {
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Africa",
  "artist": "Toto",
  "genre": "pop rock",
  "era": "1980s",
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   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Bogner-style",
   "guitar": "custom (Steve Lukather)",
   "notes": "Lukather's humbucker guitar into a refined amp; smooth mid-gain with a polished sheen."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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 {
  "song": "Hold the Line",
  "artist": "Toto",
  "genre": "pop rock",
  "era": "1970s",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
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   "notes": "Humbucker guitar into a cranked Marshall; brighter and more aggressive than Africa."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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 {
  "song": "Photograph",
  "artist": "Def Leppard",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1980s",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall (+ studio layering)",
   "guitar": "Gibson / superstrat",
   "notes": "Multiple layered guitars into cranked Marshalls with Mutt Lange's polished production."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/photograph--def-leppard--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "You Shook Me All Night Long",
  "artist": "AC/DC",
  "genre": "hard rock",
  "era": "1980s",
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  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson SG",
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/you-shook-me-all-night-long--ac-dc--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Sharp Dressed Man",
  "artist": "ZZ Top",
  "genre": "blues rock",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul (Pearly Gates)",
   "notes": "Pearly Gates Les Paul into cranked amps; light touch, thin pick, fuzzy sizzle."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/sharp-dressed-man--zz-top--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Whipping Post",
  "artist": "The Allman Brothers Band",
  "genre": "southern rock",
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   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 7,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Gibson Les Paul / SG",
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "neck/bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/whipping-post--the-allman-brothers-band--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Wanted Dead or Alive",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
  "genre": "hard rock",
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   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Jackson / doubleneck 12-string",
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/wanted-dead-or-alive--bon-jovi--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Livin on a Prayer",
  "artist": "Bon Jovi",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall",
   "guitar": "Jackson",
   "notes": "A Heil talk box on the intro/solo shapes the vocal-like guitar; the lead is bright arena rock."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
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  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/livin-on-a-prayer--bon-jovi--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Machine Gun",
  "artist": "Jimi Hendrix",
  "genre": "rock",
  "era": "1970s",
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  "part": "solo",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Fender",
   "guitar": "Fender Stratocaster",
   "notes": "Strat into a Marshall with Fuzz Face, Uni-Vibe and wah; controlled feedback and huge dynamics."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "Strat single-coil",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/machine-gun--jimi-hendrix--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Separate Ways",
  "artist": "Journey",
  "genre": "arena rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
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   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Mesa",
   "guitar": "custom (Neal Schon)",
   "notes": "Schon's humbucker guitar into a refined high-gain amp; smooth, vocal sustain."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
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 {
  "song": "Rosanna",
  "artist": "Toto",
  "genre": "pop rock",
  "era": "1980s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "solo",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 5,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "Marshall / Bogner-style",
   "guitar": "custom (Steve Lukather)",
   "notes": "Lukather's humbucker into a smooth amp; controlled mid-gain with polished sustain."
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  "effects": [],
  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/rosanna--toto--solo--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "G.O.A.T.",
  "artist": "Polyphia",
  "genre": "progressive",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 7,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 7,
   "presence": 6,
   "reverb": 2
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  "original_gear": {
   "amp": "high-gain profiler",
   "guitar": "Ibanez (Tim Henson signature)",
   "notes": ""
  },
  "effects": [
   "delay"
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  "pickup": "bridge humbucker",
  "confidence": "medium",
  "sources": [],
  "url": "https://guitartoneadapt.com/tone/g-o-a-t--polyphia--riff--distorted--guitar/"
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 {
  "song": "Handmade Cities",
  "artist": "Plini",
  "genre": "progressive",
  "era": "2010s",
  "tone_type": "distorted",
  "part": "riff",
  "amp_settings": {
   "gain": 6,
   "bass": 5,
   "mid": 6,
   "treble": 6,
   "presence": 5,
   "reverb": 3
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