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GuitarRiffDistortedrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 1997 (Rose Morris export model, semi-hollow, 3-pickup, 6-string, Fireglo finish)
AmpVox AC30 (early 1960s, non-Top Boost, likely no reverb or tremolo)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain5
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jangly and brighttight and percussivepunchy attackslight amp breakuparticulate and clearclassic British Invasion chimemedium output single-coil biteaggressive strummingfocused midrangeno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, energetic strumming with tight chord changes and consistent muting, but uses basic chord shapes and no advanced techniques.
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