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Riff Tone
Humility (feat. George Benson)
Gorillaz
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model not specified, likely George Benson's personal Les Paul)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely a classic Marshall head or combo)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for Gorillaz's 'Humility' (2018). Gear confirmed for this session via interview with George Benson. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section; setup described as guitar straight into Marshall amp. No evidence of live variation.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothclean and articulatebright but not harshpercussive attackdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedfunky and rhythmicrounded highssubtle amp reverbvintage-inspired clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires precise timing and clean, funky articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players with good rhythm.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model not specified, likely George Benson's personal Les Paul)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely a classic Marshall head or combo)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for Gorillaz's 'Humility' (2018). Gear confirmed for this session via interview with George Benson. No evidence of pedals or additional effects in the riff section; setup described as guitar straight into Marshall amp. No evidence of live variation.
Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothclean and articulatebright but not harshpercussive attackdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedfunky and rhythmicrounded highssubtle amp reverbvintage-inspired clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires precise timing and clean, funky articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players with good rhythm.