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Black
Pearl Jam
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 80s, stock single coils, Mike McCready's main guitar for 'Black' riff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, Ten era, likely 50w or 100w head with Marshall 4x12 cab)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain6
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warm and smoothslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear note definitiondynamic and responsive to pickingsubtle modulation swirlpercussive strummingnot overly compressedhint of reverb for spacefull-bodied midsarticulate highs without harshness
Difficulty
The riff requires moderate rhythmic precision, dynamic strumming, and some chord voicing knowledge, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo.
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