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Riff Tone

I'm Not in Love

10cc

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (likely 1970s Standard or Deluxe, as used by Eric Stewart in studio)
AmpUnknown model (likely British tube amp, possibly Marshall or Hiwatt, as typical for era and Stewart, but not confirmed for this session)

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1975. Eric Stewart played a Gibson Les Paul for 10cc's studio work. Exact amp model not confirmed for this track; settings provided are general recommendations for achieving the riff tone. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; modulation effects are mentioned as sometimes used, but not specifically for the riff.

Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedsubtle crunchsmooth midrangenot overly saturatedarticulate chord definitionslightly compressedclassic British pop/rock flavorbacked-off gain for clarityfull-bodied low endmodest reverb for space

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward and relies on clean, controlled playing with subtle crunch. No advanced techniques required, but dynamic control and chord clarity are important.

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