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Riff Tone
Electric Eye
Judas Priest
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarHamer K.K. Downing Mini V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic British metal amp)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982. Gear confirmed for this album/era. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; treble booster was sometimes used by Downing, but not confirmed for this track's rhythm. No chorus, delay, or flanger audible in the riff section. All effects are from amp/guitar only.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and high-octanecrunchy and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackmetallic bitebold and theatricalhigh-output, searing toneprecise and punchywall of soundfocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarHamer K.K. Downing Mini V
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, classic British metal amp)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982. Gear confirmed for this album/era. No evidence of additional pedals for the riff section; treble booster was sometimes used by Downing, but not confirmed for this track's rhythm. No chorus, delay, or flanger audible in the riff section. All effects are from amp/guitar only.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and high-octanecrunchy and saturatedtight and percussivearticulate attackmetallic bitebold and theatricalhigh-output, searing toneprecise and punchywall of soundfocused midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, precise alternate picking with aggressive palm muting and tight synchronization, making it challenging for most players.