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Riff Tone
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Barry Goudreau
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (late 70s, likely 1978-79, as seen in period photos and interviews)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-watt (likely 1959 model, cranked, with Scholz Power Soak attenuator)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 for Barry Goudreau's solo album. Riff section. Wah pedal used as a midrange boost (set in fixed position, not rocked). Power Soak used to allow amp to be cranked in studio. No evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
midrange-forwardpunchy attackclassic British crunchtight and focusedsinging sustainaggressive but controlled distortionarticulate chord definitionno ambience or reverbwah-induced mid boostdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for tight, articulate rhythm playing with a cranked amp and mid-boosted tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (late 70s, likely 1978-79, as seen in period photos and interviews)
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-watt (likely 1959 model, cranked, with Scholz Power Soak attenuator)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980 for Barry Goudreau's solo album. Riff section. Wah pedal used as a midrange boost (set in fixed position, not rocked). Power Soak used to allow amp to be cranked in studio. No evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
midrange-forwardpunchy attackclassic British crunchtight and focusedsinging sustainaggressive but controlled distortionarticulate chord definitionno ambience or reverbwah-induced mid boostdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for tight, articulate rhythm playing with a cranked amp and mid-boosted tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.