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Riff Tone
Elektric City (feat. Dave Weckl & John Patitucci)
Chick Corea Elektric Band & Chick Corea
Guitarjazz1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Guitarist for this track is Carlos Rios (not Scott Henderson or Frank Gambale, per album credits). No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; gear inferred from era, genre, and known studio setups for Chick Corea Elektric Band's debut album.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight and percussiveclear note separationslightly compressedminimal sustainquick decayclean with a hint of breakupstudio claritydynamic responsefast attack
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and clean articulation at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Guitarist for this track is Carlos Rios (not Scott Henderson or Frank Gambale, per album credits). No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; gear inferred from era, genre, and known studio setups for Chick Corea Elektric Band's debut album.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatetight and percussiveclear note separationslightly compressedminimal sustainquick decayclean with a hint of breakupstudio claritydynamic responsefast attack
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, fast chord changes, and clean articulation at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.