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Riff Tone

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Mono)

The Rolling Stones

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone into likely Gibson Firebird or Les Paul (exact model debated, but Firebird is most often cited for the studio recording)
AmpFender Dual Showman (Blackface, 1964-65)

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass4.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, May 1965. All sources agree on Maestro FZ-1 Fuzz-Tone pedal and Fender Dual Showman amp. Guitar model debated: most credible sources cite Firebird, some mention Les Paul. Live versions used Telecaster, but studio was Firebird or Les Paul. No evidence of additional pedals or effects. No amp reverb or delay used on the riff. Pickup selector set to bridge for maximum bite. All info pertains to the original mono studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
biting and horn-likeraspy and rawbright and cuttingcompressed and focusedmid-forward, honkysaxophone-like sustaintight, percussive attackdistinctive, vintage fuzz characteraggressive and attention-grabbingno reverb or ambience

Difficulty

The riff is iconic but technically straightforward, requiring tight rhythmic precision and control of the fuzz pedal's dynamics. The main challenge is nailing the timing and articulation with the biting fuzz sound.

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