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Alternative Rock Power Pop Emo
Rivers Cuomo
Weezer
The nerd rock icon. His formula of heavy, distorted power chords and catchy, Beach Boys-esque melodies on the *Blue Album* defined the sound of 90s power pop and influenced a generation of emo bands.
3 Eras
11 Gear Items
SIGNATURE TONE
Thick, warm, and melodic. A high-output humbucker in a Strat body driving a Mesa Boogie Mark I (early) or Diezel VH4 (late) for a wall of power chords with clarity.
SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA
Explore how the rig evolved over time
1
Blue Album Era (1994-1995)
1994-1995 4 items
The debut. A warm, fuzzy wall of sound created by a Gibson pickup in a Stratocaster body.
2
Pinkerton Era (1996-1997)
1996-1997 3 items
Raw and emotional. The 'Sticker Strat' and a fuzzier, looser tone reflecting the album's lyrics.
3
Green Album / Modern Era (2001-Present)
2001-Present 4 items
Polished pop-rock. Using Gibson SGs and Diezel amps for a tighter, radio-friendly crunch.