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Riff Tone
Am I Ever Gonna Change
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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarWashburn N4
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely with Marshall 4x12 cab, Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1992 (III Sides to Every Story album). Nuno Bettencourt is known for using the Washburn N4 and Marshall Super Lead for riff sections in this era. No direct source for this song, but this is consistent with interviews and rig rundowns for the album.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive attackdynamic pick responseBritish crunchslightly scooped but present midsclear, defined low endharmonic overtonespunchy and focusedminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and precise picking at a moderate to fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarWashburn N4
AmpMarshall 1959SLP Super Lead (likely with Marshall 4x12 cab, Celestion speakers)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1992 (III Sides to Every Story album). Nuno Bettencourt is known for using the Washburn N4 and Marshall Super Lead for riff sections in this era. No direct source for this song, but this is consistent with interviews and rig rundowns for the album.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate note separationaggressive attackdynamic pick responseBritish crunchslightly scooped but present midsclear, defined low endharmonic overtonespunchy and focusedminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythm technique, tight palm muting, and precise picking at a moderate to fast tempo, making it challenging for most players.