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Riff Tone

Headache

Frank Black

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely early 1970s or late 1960s, as used by Frank Black in early-mid 1990s studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and Frank Black's known studio use in early 1990s; no direct source for 'Headache' session, but consistent with period and genre)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Gear inferred from era and Equipboard listing for 1993-1994. No direct photo of 'Headache' session, but Telecaster and Marshall JCM800 are strongly associated with Frank Black's early solo work. TC Electronic Booster + Line Driver & Distortion pedal is confirmed for this era.

Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingcrunchy and mid-forwardtight and percussivearticulate note separationslightly compressedmodest breakup (not high-gain)minimal ambiencedynamic response to pickingpunchy chordsclear, focused rhythm

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, steady strumming and tight rhythm accuracy, but uses straightforward chord shapes and picking, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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