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Riff Tone
Iron Horse / Born to Lose
Motörhead
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, with bridge humbucker mod)
AmpMarshall stack (likely Marshall Super Lead or Super Bass, cranked)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977 debut album. Eddie Clarke is documented as using a Stratocaster with a bridge humbucker and a wall of Marshall amps, cranked for maximum distortion. No evidence of pedal use on this track; distortion comes from amp. Settings estimated from era and forum consensus.
Tone Character(10)
raw and aggressiveBritish crunchtight, percussive attackmid-scooped, treble-forward soundminimal processingamp-driven distortionslightly nasal upper midspunchy rhythmno audible reverb or delayclassic hard rock drive
Difficulty
The riff requires solid right-hand technique for fast, tight picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of classic rock.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, with bridge humbucker mod)
AmpMarshall stack (likely Marshall Super Lead or Super Bass, cranked)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass7
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977 debut album. Eddie Clarke is documented as using a Stratocaster with a bridge humbucker and a wall of Marshall amps, cranked for maximum distortion. No evidence of pedal use on this track; distortion comes from amp. Settings estimated from era and forum consensus.
Tone Character(10)
raw and aggressiveBritish crunchtight, percussive attackmid-scooped, treble-forward soundminimal processingamp-driven distortionslightly nasal upper midspunchy rhythmno audible reverb or delayclassic hard rock drive
Difficulty
The riff requires solid right-hand technique for fast, tight picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns typical of classic rock.