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Riff Tone

Blue On Black

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Stratocaster with Graph Tech Ghost pickup system
Amp1964 Fender Blackface Vibroverb Reissue (main), Fender Super-Sonic Twin (Bassman mode), Fender Deluxe Reissue modded by Dumble ('Tweedledee Deluxe')

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. For the riff section, the electric Stratocaster with standard single-coil pickups is used (not the piezo/acoustic sound). Multiple Fender amps blended, with the Tweedledee Deluxe brought in for extra texture. Pedalboard includes modulation and overdrive pedals. Settings and effects reflect the studio version, not live re-recordings.

Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchwarm midrange emphasisslightly rolled-off highstouch-sensitive and dynamicopen and airy chord voicingsmild overdrive characterclear note separationorganic, bluesy breakupnot heavily saturatedresponsive to picking attack

Difficulty

The riff requires moderate technical skill due to syncopated chord work, dynamic control to keep the tone responsive, and tight timing to work with the Uni-Vibe modulation. However, it does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast playing.

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