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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Plus
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997, as used on OK Computer. Jonny Greenwood's main riff tone is Telecaster Plus into Marshall amp with Marshall Shred Master pedal. No evidence of additional effects for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and bitingmid-forward punchtight and percussivebright and cuttingsaturated distortionarticulate pick attackminimal ambiencecompressed and focusedraw and in-your-faceslightly scooped lows
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise picking and tight palm muting to maintain clarity and punch with a high-gain tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster Plus
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era-appropriate model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1996-1997, as used on OK Computer. Jonny Greenwood's main riff tone is Telecaster Plus into Marshall amp with Marshall Shred Master pedal. No evidence of additional effects for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and bitingmid-forward punchtight and percussivebright and cuttingsaturated distortionarticulate pick attackminimal ambiencecompressed and focusedraw and in-your-faceslightly scooped lows
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise picking and tight palm muting to maintain clarity and punch with a high-gain tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.