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The Rolling Stones
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely Keith Richards' main guitar for riff work in this era)
AmpAmpeg V-2 (studio, possibly Ampeg VT-22 or VT-40 as per Keith's 2010s+ studio rig)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (Hackney Diamonds album). Keith Richards is credited for the main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp and possible studio reverb. No evidence of alternate guitars for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchcrisp midrange biteample headroomfull yet chimeyclarity and edgedynamic response to pickingtight, percussive rhythmclassic Stones riff soundbright and articulateno heavy saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and dynamic picking to achieve the signature Stones groove and edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely Keith Richards' main guitar for riff work in this era)
AmpAmpeg V-2 (studio, possibly Ampeg VT-22 or VT-40 as per Keith's 2010s+ studio rig)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2023 (Hackney Diamonds album). Keith Richards is credited for the main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp and possible studio reverb. No evidence of alternate guitars for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchcrisp midrange biteample headroomfull yet chimeyclarity and edgedynamic response to pickingtight, percussive rhythmclassic Stones riff soundbright and articulateno heavy saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing and dynamic picking to achieve the signature Stones groove and edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.