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Riff Tone

Hard To Handle

The Black Crowes

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1963 Gibson ES-335 (Rich Robinson's main guitar on 'Shake Your Money Maker')
AmpMarshall JTM45 (original or reissue, used in studio for 'Shake Your Money Maker')

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Rich Robinson played the main riff on a 1963 Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall JTM45. No evidence of pedal use on the original studio riff; tone is amp-driven. Pickup selector likely in bridge position for brighter, punchy rhythm. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in the riff section. All evidence points to a straight guitar-to-amp signal chain for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)
British crunch with open, dynamic responsePunchy, percussive attackBright, articulate top endFull-bodied midrangeClassic rock rhythm toneTouch-sensitive, responds to picking dynamicsNo audible pedal colorationAmp-driven overdriveVintage humbucker clarityNo time-based or modulation effects in riff

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically punchy and requires precise muting and timing, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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