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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe (Black, likely 1970s reissue)
AmpFender Eighty-Five (solid-state combo amp, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Hail to the Thief sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed by The King of Gear and Songsterr tab. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
crunchy and dynamictight, percussive attackslightly compressedarticulate note separationpunchy midrangemodest amp breakupnot overly brightcontrolled sustainclear, focused rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with precise palm muting and dynamic control, as well as accurate timing to lock in with the band. The crunch tone demands clarity and articulation in chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe (Black, likely 1970s reissue)
AmpFender Eighty-Five (solid-state combo amp, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Hail to the Thief sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed by The King of Gear and Songsterr tab. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
crunchy and dynamictight, percussive attackslightly compressedarticulate note separationpunchy midrangemodest amp breakupnot overly brightcontrolled sustainclear, focused rhythm tone
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with precise palm muting and dynamic control, as well as accurate timing to lock in with the band. The crunch tone demands clarity and articulation in chord voicings.