Riff Tone

Elephants

Them Crooked Vultures

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarMaton MS500

AmpGorilla GG-20 practice amp (studio recording, as referenced for TCV sessions)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

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Notes

Studio recording, 2009. Josh Homme is known for using small, unusual combo amps in the studio for Them Crooked Vultures, often Gorilla practice amps. Guitar is most likely the Maton MS500, a favorite for Homme's riff work in this era. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific riff section.

Tone Character(10)

massive and thickfuzzy and saturatedmid-forward and nasaltight and percussivecompressed and aggressiveslightly filtered (cocked-wah)raw and unpolishedhuge, wall-of-sound riffsynth-like sustainnot scooped, strong mids

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, muting, and control over a saturated, fuzzy tone. The shifting time signatures and syncopation add complexity, making it challenging for most players.

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Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarMaton MS500

AmpGorilla GG-20 practice amp (studio recording, as referenced for TCV sessions)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

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Tone Character(10)

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced rhythmic precision, muting, and control over a saturated, fuzzy tone. The shifting time signatures and syncopation add complexity, making it challenging for most players.

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