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Riff Tone
Crusader (2009 - Remaster)
Saxon
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-early 1980s, as used by Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn in studio)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (likely, based on era and genre; Equipboard mentions Hughes & Kettner Puretone but this is for later eras, not 1984 studio)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (album released 1984, remaster 2009). No evidence of live/touring gear being used in studio. Equipboard mentions Hughes & Kettner for later Saxon, but for 'Crusader' era, Marshall JMP 2203 is historically accurate. No evidence of pedal use for main riff.
Tone Character(10)
powerful and drivingtight and percussivecrisp and articulate attackaggressive palm mutingsustained power chordsclassic British metal crunchraw and energeticfocused midrangeslightly scooped but not hollowpunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses standard power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-early 1980s, as used by Graham Oliver and Paul Quinn in studio)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (likely, based on era and genre; Equipboard mentions Hughes & Kettner Puretone but this is for later eras, not 1984 studio)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (album released 1984, remaster 2009). No evidence of live/touring gear being used in studio. Equipboard mentions Hughes & Kettner for later Saxon, but for 'Crusader' era, Marshall JMP 2203 is historically accurate. No evidence of pedal use for main riff.
Tone Character(10)
powerful and drivingtight and percussivecrisp and articulate attackaggressive palm mutingsustained power chordsclassic British metal crunchraw and energeticfocused midrangeslightly scooped but not hollowpunchy low end
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and precise rhythm, but uses standard power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.