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Soundgarden
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGuild S-100
AmpPeavey VTM 120 (likely), possibly Mesa/Boogie or Music Man (see warnings)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6
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bright and articulateambient, sitar-like resonancepercussive attackpsychedelic, trippy modulationmedium gain crunchopen, ringing chordsdistinct sustainslightly janglynot overly compresseddroning, hypnotic riff texture
Difficulty
The riff requires familiarity with alternate tunings, precise picking for the droning and percussive feel, and control over open string resonance, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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