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Riff Tone
Eternal Life
Jeff Buckley
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1983 Fender USA Telecaster
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 with 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994 for the 'Grace' album. Specific to the heavy riff/distorted section of 'Eternal Life.' Multiple sources confirm the JCM800 and Telecaster for this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and percussivebright and cuttingfocused midrange punchminimal ambience (dry)raw, punk-influencedhigh output, biting attackarticulate single-note clarityno audible reverb or delaybridge pickup snap
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting with a strong, consistent attack to maintain clarity and aggression at high speed. While not technically virtuosic, the tempo and energy demand solid intermediate technique and endurance.
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Original Gear
Guitar1983 Fender USA Telecaster
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 with 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993-1994 for the 'Grace' album. Specific to the heavy riff/distorted section of 'Eternal Life.' Multiple sources confirm the JCM800 and Telecaster for this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and percussivebright and cuttingfocused midrange punchminimal ambience (dry)raw, punk-influencedhigh output, biting attackarticulate single-note clarityno audible reverb or delaybridge pickup snap
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast alternate picking and palm muting with a strong, consistent attack to maintain clarity and aggression at high speed. While not technically virtuosic, the tempo and energy demand solid intermediate technique and endurance.