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Riff Tone

Bow River

Cold Chisel

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s model, as used by Ian Moss in Cold Chisel era)
AmpMarshall 1974 Super Lead (50-watt, classic Marshall head, as referenced for era and Moss's usage)

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1982 (Circus Animals album). Ian Moss is documented using a Stratocaster and Marshall Super Lead for this era. No evidence of pedals or alternate amps for the clean riff section. Settings estimated for clean tone based on amp type and genre. No evidence of live rig differences for this part.

Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyarticulate and percussiveslightly compressedtouch-sensitivewarm low end with clear highsdynamic response to pickingmild amp breakup when played hardno audible modulation or delaysubtle spring reverb ambienceclassic Strat clean chime

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity at a fast tempo, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

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