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Beat It
Michael Jackson
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarValley Arts Custom Pro (Steve Lukather's session guitar, likely with EMG active pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
mid5
bass6
gain7
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tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive attackcrunchy distortionclear note separationcompressed low enddry studio soundin-your-face rhythmhigh-output pickup clarityBritish amp crunch
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting at a fast tempo with precise rhythm and clarity under heavy distortion, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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