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Don't Drag Me Down
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GuitarRiffDistortedpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, sunburst finish)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely with 4x12 cabinet, late 1970s/early 1980s model)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6.5
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raw and bitingtight and punchymid-forward cruncharticulate pick attackslightly compressedopen and dynamicaggressive bridge pickup snapvintage Marshall barkminimal reverbamp-driven overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive downstrokes and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of punk rock.
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