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Riff Tone

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Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFramus Flying V (custom, early 1970s, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion bridge pickup)
AmpMarshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely with matching 4x12 cabinet)

Amp Settings

gain8
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1981-1982. Gear confirmed by interviews and era photos. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; distortion from amp. No chorus, delay, or reverb audible in the riff. All sources point to a direct, dry, high-gain Marshall sound for the main rhythm/riff.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiverazor-sharp attackaggressive palm mutingdry and immediatescooped midsbright and cuttinghigh-gain saturationarticulate riff definitioncompressed and focusedclassic early 80s Marshall crunch

Difficulty

The riff is played at a very fast tempo with relentless alternate picking and tight palm muting, requiring advanced right-hand technique and stamina to maintain precision and articulation throughout.

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