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Riff Tone
Helmet
Steve Lacy
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster)
AmpFender Frontman 212R 2x12 Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (Gemini Rights era). Guitar and amp confirmed from Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for this riff section in the studio. No explicit pedalboard evidence for this song, but modulation effects are audible.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyclean and articulateslightly compressedpercussive and funkydynamic and touch-sensitivesubtle modulation swirlwarm but present highstight, controlled low endno audible overdriveclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the clean, percussive articulation heard on the recording.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster)
AmpFender Frontman 212R 2x12 Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (Gemini Rights era). Guitar and amp confirmed from Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for this riff section in the studio. No explicit pedalboard evidence for this song, but modulation effects are audible.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyclean and articulateslightly compressedpercussive and funkydynamic and touch-sensitivesubtle modulation swirlwarm but present highstight, controlled low endno audible overdriveclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the clean, percussive articulation heard on the recording.