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Riff Tone
Electric Eyes (Alternate Version)
Thor
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely a Gibson or similar humbucker-equipped guitar based on genre/era)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely a Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre/era and typical classic metal/rock production)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, early 1980s (original Thor album era); no direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on this alternate version. Settings and effects inferred from genre, era, and audible tone. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
bright but full-bodiedmid-forward voicingslight breakupcrunchy rhythm toneattack and bitetouch-sensitive dynamicswarmth for full chordsclarity for pickingmoderate compressionslightly pushed amp
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and consistent picking at a medium tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely a Gibson or similar humbucker-equipped guitar based on genre/era)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely a Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre/era and typical classic metal/rock production)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, early 1980s (original Thor album era); no direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on this alternate version. Settings and effects inferred from genre, era, and audible tone. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
bright but full-bodiedmid-forward voicingslight breakupcrunchy rhythm toneattack and bitetouch-sensitive dynamicswarmth for full chordsclarity for pickingmoderate compressionslightly pushed amp
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and consistent picking at a medium tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.