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Riff Tone
Free Fallin'
Tom Petty
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 360/12 (12-string electric)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Mike Campbell played the main riff on a Rickenbacker 12-string through a Fender Twin Reverb. No evidence of pedals or additional effects beyond amp reverb for the riff section. All gear confirmed for this specific song/section, not live or other eras.
Tone Character(10)
chiming and janglybright and articulateclean and shimmeringopen and airyclassic Rickenbacker sparkleclear note separationlush, layered texturegentle amp reverbstudio clarityno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and straightforward strumming, but requires a light, even touch to maintain the clean, chiming sound of the 12-string and avoid muddiness.
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 360/12 (12-string electric)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, mid-1960s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Mike Campbell played the main riff on a Rickenbacker 12-string through a Fender Twin Reverb. No evidence of pedals or additional effects beyond amp reverb for the riff section. All gear confirmed for this specific song/section, not live or other eras.
Tone Character(10)
chiming and janglybright and articulateclean and shimmeringopen and airyclassic Rickenbacker sparkleclear note separationlush, layered texturegentle amp reverbstudio clarityno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and straightforward strumming, but requires a light, even touch to maintain the clean, chiming sound of the 12-string and avoid muddiness.