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Carry On Wayward Son
Kansas
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 (natural finish, 1976 studio recording)
AmpUnknown tube amp (likely Marshall or Fender, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain5.5
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classic 70s rock crunchtight and articulatepunchy midrangeclear note separationslightly compressed attackwarm lower midsbright but not harsh top enddynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or time-based effectsfocused, percussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff section requires fast, accurate alternate picking, complex chord shapes, and tight rhythmic control, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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