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Riff Tone
Anarchy In the U.K.
Sex Pistols
Guitarpunk1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Amp1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo with Fender P.S. 12 (Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976-1977, Never Mind the Bollocks sessions. Amp was cranked to full volume for power-amp overdrive. No amp reverb or vibrato used. MXR Phase 45 or Phase 90 used for modulation. All sources confirm direct-to-amp with minimal effects for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
violent crunchslashing trebleroaring midrangetight, twangy bassaggressive attackraw and powerfulpunchy and immediateminimal sustaindry, uncompressedin-your-face presence
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords and aggressive strumming, but requires tight timing and stamina to maintain the classic punk energy at high volume.
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Original Gear
Guitar1974 Gibson Les Paul Custom
Amp1972 Fender Twin Reverb combo with Fender P.S. 12 (Gauss 2841) 12-inch speakers
Amp Settings
gain8
bass7
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1976-1977, Never Mind the Bollocks sessions. Amp was cranked to full volume for power-amp overdrive. No amp reverb or vibrato used. MXR Phase 45 or Phase 90 used for modulation. All sources confirm direct-to-amp with minimal effects for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
violent crunchslashing trebleroaring midrangetight, twangy bassaggressive attackraw and powerfulpunchy and immediateminimal sustaindry, uncompressedin-your-face presence
Difficulty
The riff is based on simple power chords and aggressive strumming, but requires tight timing and stamina to maintain the classic punk energy at high volume.