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Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Jet
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1990s/2000s, as used by Nic Cester in studio)
AmpMarshall JCM900 (most commonly cited for Jet's early 2000s recordings, especially for this song's riff section)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6
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classic British crunchtight, percussive riff attackraw, punchy midrangeslightly compressed, amp-driven overdriveno audible modulation or time-based effectsaggressive pick attackopen, dynamic chord voicingsgarage rock energybright but not harsh top endfull-bodied, vintage-inspired rock tone
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, steady downstrokes and tight timing, but uses straightforward barre chords and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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