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Riff Tone
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Queen
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarBrian May Red Special
AmpVox AC30 (likely Top Boost model, as used by Brian May in studio in early 1980s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981-1982 (Hot Space sessions). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this clean section. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this song in sources; settings and effects inferred from era, genre, and Brian May's typical clean setup.
Tone Character(10)
warm and glassysmooth and roundedclean with subtle sparklefunky and percussivetouch-sensitivedynamic responseslightly compressedsubtle amp reverbno audible drive or breakuparticulate and clear
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically interesting and requires a light, precise touch to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarBrian May Red Special
AmpVox AC30 (likely Top Boost model, as used by Brian May in studio in early 1980s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1981-1982 (Hot Space sessions). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this clean section. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this song in sources; settings and effects inferred from era, genre, and Brian May's typical clean setup.
Tone Character(10)
warm and glassysmooth and roundedclean with subtle sparklefunky and percussivetouch-sensitivedynamic responseslightly compressedsubtle amp reverbno audible drive or breakuparticulate and clear
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically interesting and requires a light, precise touch to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or speed.