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Riff Tone
I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) [2007 Stereo Mix]
Genesis
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, Steve Hackett's main electric for Genesis studio work)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1973 recording)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1973 (used for Selling England by the Pound, including 'I Know What I Like'); not live rig; no evidence of alternate guitars for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
modulated and swirlingbright and articulateslightly compressededge-of-breakup claritychorus/flanger-like shimmertight and percussive rhythmdistinctive phase/rotary movementnot heavily distortedpresent midrangestudio ambience with light reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate picking and rhythmic accuracy, as well as sensitivity to modulation effects and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, Steve Hackett's main electric for Genesis studio work)
AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1973 recording)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1973 (used for Selling England by the Pound, including 'I Know What I Like'); not live rig; no evidence of alternate guitars for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
modulated and swirlingbright and articulateslightly compressededge-of-breakup claritychorus/flanger-like shimmertight and percussive rhythmdistinctive phase/rotary movementnot heavily distortedpresent midrangestudio ambience with light reverb
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, articulate picking and rhythmic accuracy, as well as sensitivity to modulation effects and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.