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Another One Bites the Dust
Queen
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarHomemade 'Red Special' (Brian May's original guitar)
AmpVox AC30 (multiple, cranked, studio recording)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain5
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tight and percussivedry, minimal ambienceslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate single-coil clarityfunky, rhythmic attackquick decay, little sustainfocused midrangenot overly bright or scoopeddistinctive snap from bridge/middle pickupno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing. The main challenge is maintaining the groove and tightness with the rhythm section.
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