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Riff Tone
Back On the Chain Gang
Pretenders
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s, single-coil pickups)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s/early 1980s studio model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982. Chrissie Hynde played rhythm guitar on the original studio track; James Honeyman-Scott had passed away prior to this recording. Billy Bremner played lead. No evidence of live rig or later band members' gear being used on the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and brightclean and shimmeringarticulate single-coil attacktight, percussive strummingopen and airyslight compressionclassic 80s chorus shimmerno audible overdrivestudio Fender amp claritydistinct chorus modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean chord changes with a consistent, bright attack to maintain the jangly, chorus-laden sound. No advanced techniques, but rhythmic precision and clean execution are essential.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s, single-coil pickups)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s/early 1980s studio model)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982. Chrissie Hynde played rhythm guitar on the original studio track; James Honeyman-Scott had passed away prior to this recording. Billy Bremner played lead. No evidence of live rig or later band members' gear being used on the original recording.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and brightclean and shimmeringarticulate single-coil attacktight, percussive strummingopen and airyslight compressionclassic 80s chorus shimmerno audible overdrivestudio Fender amp claritydistinct chorus modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean chord changes with a consistent, bright attack to maintain the jangly, chorus-laden sound. No advanced techniques, but rhythmic precision and clean execution are essential.