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Riff Tone
Aqualung
Jethro Tull
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior
AmpHiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head with matching Hiwatt 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1970-1971. Martin Barre stated he used the Les Paul Junior almost exclusively on the Aqualung album, plugged straight into a Hiwatt amp with no pedals or effects. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and uncompressedwarm and woodyarticulate and dynamicslightly rolled-off highsdirect amp soundtouch-sensitiveBritish clean characterno pedal colorationmidrange-focusednatural sustain
Difficulty
The clean riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy, dynamic picking, and precise muting to maintain clarity and articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul Junior
AmpHiwatt Custom 100 (DR103) head with matching Hiwatt 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1970-1971. Martin Barre stated he used the Les Paul Junior almost exclusively on the Aqualung album, plugged straight into a Hiwatt amp with no pedals or effects. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and uncompressedwarm and woodyarticulate and dynamicslightly rolled-off highsdirect amp soundtouch-sensitiveBritish clean characterno pedal colorationmidrange-focusednatural sustain
Difficulty
The clean riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy, dynamic picking, and precise muting to maintain clarity and articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.