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Riff Tone
Cum On Feel the Noize
Quiet Riot
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black, likely stock pickups)
AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, with matching 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the main riff; classic Marshall + Les Paul setup. No live/touring gear included. No evidence of additional effects or rack gear for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated rhythm crunchaggressive palm-muted power chordsclassic 80s Marshall roarpunchy and articulate attackmid-forward, cutting through the mixslightly scooped but not thindry, in-your-face distortionthick, compressed sustainloud, energetic riffingno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise power chord changes at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward rhythm and no advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (late 1970s/early 1980s, black, likely stock pickups)
AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (likely late 1970s/early 1980s, with matching 4x12 cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the main riff; classic Marshall + Les Paul setup. No live/touring gear included. No evidence of additional effects or rack gear for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight, saturated rhythm crunchaggressive palm-muted power chordsclassic 80s Marshall roarpunchy and articulate attackmid-forward, cutting through the mixslightly scooped but not thindry, in-your-face distortionthick, compressed sustainloud, energetic riffingno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and precise power chord changes at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward rhythm and no advanced techniques.