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Riff Tone

Cannonball

The Breeders

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unspecified, but Stratocaster shape visible in period photos and live footage)
AmpMarshall JCM800

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Kelley Deal confirms Marshall JCM800 was used for 'Cannonball' riff in the studio. No evidence of Fender Twin or other amps used for this section. Guitar model not explicitly stated in sources, but Stratocaster is visible in era footage and consistent with band’s gear at the time.

Tone Character(10)
punchy and percussivegritty, raw edgemid-forward and aggressiveslightly compressedtight low endbiting trebledynamic and responsivedistinctive 90s alternative crunchfocused and articulate attacknot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic control and dynamic picking to achieve the punchy, percussive feel, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

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