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Riff Tone
I Ain't the One (US Version)
The Angels
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Rick Brewster on early Angels recordings)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (1970s, likely 2204 or similar, as typical for Australian pub rock of the era and The Angels' known rig)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976-1977 era for the US version. No direct evidence of pedals or effects in riff section; classic Marshall SG setup. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and percussivemidrange punchraw and uncompressedaggressive pick attackdry, in-your-faceno audible reverb or delaybright but not harshfull-bodied rhythmdistinct bridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing, tight palm muting, and a strong pick attack, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of classic rock.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (likely 1970s, as used by Rick Brewster on early Angels recordings)
AmpMarshall JMP 50-watt head (1970s, likely 2204 or similar, as typical for Australian pub rock of the era and The Angels' known rig)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976-1977 era for the US version. No direct evidence of pedals or effects in riff section; classic Marshall SG setup. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and percussivemidrange punchraw and uncompressedaggressive pick attackdry, in-your-faceno audible reverb or delaybright but not harshfull-bodied rhythmdistinct bridge pickup bite
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing, tight palm muting, and a strong pick attack, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of classic rock.