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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1979 Gibson The Paul
Amp1969 Marshall Plexi
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Guitarist: Kevin Cadogan. Used Open D tuning (D–A–D–F#–A–D) for the riff. Amp is a vintage Marshall Plexi, confirmed for the album recording. Pedalboard details are from later live rigs but distortion/fuzz pedal use is consistent with the album's heavy riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight and percussiveaggressive and crunchymid-forward British cruncharticulate pick attackopen and ringing voicingsslight compression for sustainthick and present in the mixclassic 90s alternative rock drivenotably heavy riff sound
Difficulty
The riff is technically demanding due to the open tuning, fast tempo, aggressive strumming, and the need for precise muting and articulation to maintain clarity in a saturated, high-gain context.
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Original Gear
Guitar1979 Gibson The Paul
Amp1969 Marshall Plexi
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Guitarist: Kevin Cadogan. Used Open D tuning (D–A–D–F#–A–D) for the riff. Amp is a vintage Marshall Plexi, confirmed for the album recording. Pedalboard details are from later live rigs but distortion/fuzz pedal use is consistent with the album's heavy riff tone.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight and percussiveaggressive and crunchymid-forward British cruncharticulate pick attackopen and ringing voicingsslight compression for sustainthick and present in the mixclassic 90s alternative rock drivenotably heavy riff sound
Difficulty
The riff is technically demanding due to the open tuning, fast tempo, aggressive strumming, and the need for precise muting and articulation to maintain clarity in a saturated, high-gain context.