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Riff Tone
Cryin'
Aerosmith
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul 'Billie' Custom
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 series typical for Perry in early 90s)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Guitar World confirms Joe Perry used his custom 'Billie' Gibson Les Paul for 'Cryin'' in this era. No direct amp or pedalboard details for the riff section found in sources.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchwarm midrangepunchy attacktight rhythmslightly compressedsinging sustainarticulate pick attackfull-bodied lowspresent upper midsnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it intermediate.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul 'Billie' Custom
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 series typical for Perry in early 90s)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993. Guitar World confirms Joe Perry used his custom 'Billie' Gibson Les Paul for 'Cryin'' in this era. No direct amp or pedalboard details for the riff section found in sources.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchwarm midrangepunchy attacktight rhythmslightly compressedsinging sustainarticulate pick attackfull-bodied lowspresent upper midsnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it intermediate.