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Riff Tone
Hanging by a Thread
Des Rocs
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording, likely a high-gain tube amp based on genre and tone)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Hanging by a Thread' riff. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year: 2018-2019 (song released 2019).
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and punchyaggressive attackfuzzy distortion textureclear note separationslightly scooped midspresent top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencestudio-polished
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythm playing and controlled palm muting to maintain clarity with high gain, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording, likely a high-gain tube amp based on genre and tone)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the studio recording of 'Hanging by a Thread' riff. No evidence for live vs studio differences. Recording year: 2018-2019 (song released 2019).
Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedtight and punchyaggressive attackfuzzy distortion textureclear note separationslightly scooped midspresent top endcontrolled low endminimal ambiencestudio-polished
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythm playing and controlled palm muting to maintain clarity with high gain, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.