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Riff Tone

Barracuda

Heart

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1966 Fender Telecaster
AmpFender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bassman 5F6 (1958-1960)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Gear confirmed for studio version of 'Barracuda' riff by Howard Leese. Flanger effect was a custom-built analog unit (Phoenix Systems P-1220-M kit). No evidence of additional gain/distortion pedals; amp was cranked for natural overdrive. Pickup selector set to bridge for main riff. No evidence of effects loop or additional amp effects beyond possible minimal reverb.

Tone Character(10)
aggressive and bitingtight and percussivedistinct analog flanger sweepcranked tube overdrivebright and articulatefocused, punchy low endminimal reverb, mostly dryarticulate pick attackslight tube compressionclassic 1970s hard rock rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight palm muting and precise picking at a high tempo, with consistent timing to lock in with the flanger effect. While not technically advanced in terms of note choice, the stamina and rhythmic precision required make it moderately challenging.

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