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Riff Tone
If You Think You're Lonely Now
Bobby Womack
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarZemaitis MFG24 (custom, pre-1981, likely used in studio on 'The Poet' album)
AmpUnknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, typical for R&B studio sessions of early 1980s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song. Zemaitis MFG24 is cited as likely used for 'The Poet' album sessions, which includes 'If You Think You're Lonely Now'. No evidence of pedal use for clean riff section; amp likely provided all effects.
Tone Character(9)
warm and soulfulsmooth and rounded highsfull-bodied midrangesubtle natural compressiontouch-sensitiveslight amp reverb ambiencearticulate note separationclassic R&B clean rhythm soundno audible overdrive or breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires precise rhythmic feel and dynamic control, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarZemaitis MFG24 (custom, pre-1981, likely used in studio on 'The Poet' album)
AmpUnknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean tube amp, typical for R&B studio sessions of early 1980s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981. No direct evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this song. Zemaitis MFG24 is cited as likely used for 'The Poet' album sessions, which includes 'If You Think You're Lonely Now'. No evidence of pedal use for clean riff section; amp likely provided all effects.
Tone Character(9)
warm and soulfulsmooth and rounded highsfull-bodied midrangesubtle natural compressiontouch-sensitiveslight amp reverb ambiencearticulate note separationclassic R&B clean rhythm soundno audible overdrive or breakup
Difficulty
The riff requires precise rhythmic feel and dynamic control, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.