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Riff Tone
Footloose
Kenny Loggins
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SC-600
AmpFender Deluxe (Paul Rivera-modified, likely Silverface era, used by session guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. on 'Footloose' recording)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984. Guitarist for riff section is session player Paul Jackson Jr. using Yamaha SC-600 into a Rivera-modded Fender Deluxe. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and funkybright and articulatepercussive attackslightly gritty edgedynamic and responsiveminimal sustainmidrange-focusedclean with hint of breakupstudio-polished claritysnappy single-note definition
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast, syncopated rhythm, tight muting, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SC-600
AmpFender Deluxe (Paul Rivera-modified, likely Silverface era, used by session guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. on 'Footloose' recording)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984. Guitarist for riff section is session player Paul Jackson Jr. using Yamaha SC-600 into a Rivera-modded Fender Deluxe. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and funkybright and articulatepercussive attackslightly gritty edgedynamic and responsiveminimal sustainmidrange-focusedclean with hint of breakupstudio-polished claritysnappy single-note definition
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast, syncopated rhythm, tight muting, and dynamic picking, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.