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Riff Tone
Baker Street
Gerry Rafferty
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMusic Man HD-130 and Fender Twin Reverb (both used in studio blend)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977-78. Guitarist: Hugh Burns. Gear confirmed for studio recording, not live. Both amps reportedly used together for the main riff/lead parts.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, slightly overdrivenclear note separationwarm but articulateslight chorus shimmertouch of reverbbridge pickup biteclassic late-70s rock leadnot overly compressedpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level control of bends and vibrato, with attention to sustain and subtle effect timing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMusic Man HD-130 and Fender Twin Reverb (both used in studio blend)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977-78. Guitarist: Hugh Burns. Gear confirmed for studio recording, not live. Both amps reportedly used together for the main riff/lead parts.
Tone Character(10)
singing sustainsmooth, slightly overdrivenclear note separationwarm but articulateslight chorus shimmertouch of reverbbridge pickup biteclassic late-70s rock leadnot overly compressedpresent but not harsh treble
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level control of bends and vibrato, with attention to sustain and subtle effect timing, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord work.