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Cliffs of Dover
Eric Johnson
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1963 Gibson ES-335
Amp1969 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head with Marshall 4x12 cab (Celestion G12-80 speakers)
Amp Settings
mid5
bass5.5
gain7.5
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sweet, sustaining tonesmooth, non-percussive attackviolin-likewarm and creamynot overly distorted sizzlesmooth compressionarticulate and singing sustaintouch-sensitive responsebridge pickup clarityminimized percussive attack
Difficulty
The main riff is extremely technical, requiring fast alternate picking, string skipping, hybrid picking, and precise articulation at a very high tempo. The tone and dynamics are also highly touch-sensitive, demanding expert-level control.
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