Green Day
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Recorded during the American Idiot sessions (2004), produced by Rob Cavallo. The album sessions relied heavily on Billie Joe Armstrong's signature 'Dookie' modded Marshall 'Plexi' amps. For the tremolo-heavy intro of 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams', a Boss TR-2 is utilized to achieve the signature staccato syncopation against the gritty, cranked Marshall backdrop.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 4 items
Les Paul Junior
Gibson
Lead/Rhythm
Primary studio instrument for the American Idiot era
TR-2 Tremolo
Boss
Modulation
Used for the introductory riff tremolo effect
1959SLP 'Pete'
Marshall
Amplification
The studio centerpiece modified with a cascading gain stage
1960A 4x12
Marshall
Cabinet
Loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s or Greenbacks
Tone Characteristics
Sources
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