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Can't You Hear Me Knocking
The Rolling Stones
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1959 or 1958, likely sunburst, used by Keith Richards)
AmpAmpeg SVT (studio, as per Stones' 1971 sessions; some sources suggest Fender Twin or Marshall, but Ampeg SVT is most cited for Sticky Fingers era rhythm)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain4.5
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warm and smoothedge-of-breakup crunchfat and punchyslightly compressedopen and dynamicclassic rock rhythmtouch-sensitive responserich midrangenot overly distortedorganic sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing, dynamic muting, and groove to lock in with the band, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast runs.
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