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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarRoland G-808 (driving Roland GR-500 Guitar Synthesizer, likely with built-in hexaphonic pickup)
AmpUnknown (amp not specified in any source; likely a clean solid-state or tube amp for synth interface, possibly Roland JC-120 or similar, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977-1978. The iconic riff was played by Harvey Hinsley using a Roland G-808 guitar controlling a Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer. No evidence of traditional guitar pedals or amp overdrive; the fuzz/fat tone is from the synth's onboard effects. No live rig info included.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and synth-likefat and thicksustained and compressedpercussive attackfunky and rhythmicdistinctive octave fuzz characternot a traditional guitar tonesmooth sustainslightly nasal midrangetight low end
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good timing and muting, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining the groove and controlling the synth's sustain and fuzz.
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Original Gear
GuitarRoland G-808 (driving Roland GR-500 Guitar Synthesizer, likely with built-in hexaphonic pickup)
AmpUnknown (amp not specified in any source; likely a clean solid-state or tube amp for synth interface, possibly Roland JC-120 or similar, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977-1978. The iconic riff was played by Harvey Hinsley using a Roland G-808 guitar controlling a Roland GR-500 guitar synthesizer. No evidence of traditional guitar pedals or amp overdrive; the fuzz/fat tone is from the synth's onboard effects. No live rig info included.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and synth-likefat and thicksustained and compressedpercussive attackfunky and rhythmicdistinctive octave fuzz characternot a traditional guitar tonesmooth sustainslightly nasal midrangetight low end
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires good timing and muting, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining the groove and controlling the synth's sustain and fuzz.