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Riff Tone
It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over
Lenny Kravitz
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarCoral Electric Sitar
AmpFender Deluxe (black-panel, Dumble-modded, likely studio version)
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Guitar is a Coral Electric Sitar, confirmed for this track. Amp is likely a black-panel Fender Deluxe, possibly Dumble-modded, as per Kravitz's studio preferences for this era. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; clean, direct amp tone.
Tone Character(10)
clean and chimeybright but not harshpercussive attackslightly metallic overtone (from sitar bridge)warm and rounded lowsopen and airyminimal breakuparticulate chord definitionsubtle natural compressionno audible pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff is based on clean barre chords with a percussive, even feel; while not technically demanding, it requires precise timing and control to maintain clarity and the song's signature groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarCoral Electric Sitar
AmpFender Deluxe (black-panel, Dumble-modded, likely studio version)
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1991. Guitar is a Coral Electric Sitar, confirmed for this track. Amp is likely a black-panel Fender Deluxe, possibly Dumble-modded, as per Kravitz's studio preferences for this era. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; clean, direct amp tone.
Tone Character(10)
clean and chimeybright but not harshpercussive attackslightly metallic overtone (from sitar bridge)warm and rounded lowsopen and airyminimal breakuparticulate chord definitionsubtle natural compressionno audible pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff is based on clean barre chords with a percussive, even feel; while not technically demanding, it requires precise timing and control to maintain clarity and the song's signature groove.