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Riff Tone
Jailhouse Rock (First 'Stand-Up' Show - Live)
Elvis Presley
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarHagstrom Viking II (1967, black, semi-hollow, used by Elvis in '68 Comeback Special 'Stand-Up' Show)
AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; likely period-correct tube combo, possibly Fender or Magnatone, but not confirmed for this show)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Live performance, NBC '68 Comeback Special, December 3, 1968. Guitar confirmed as Hagstrom Viking II (loaned from Al Casey) for the 'Stand-Up' Show. No direct evidence of amp model or pedal use for this live TV performance.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingslightly overdriven, edge-of-breakupclear attackpercussive rhythmarticulate and dynamicopen midrangesnappy vintage charactertight low endminimal sustainquick note decay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast rhythm playing with clear articulation and muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and picking patterns typical of early rock and roll.
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Original Gear
GuitarHagstrom Viking II (1967, black, semi-hollow, used by Elvis in '68 Comeback Special 'Stand-Up' Show)
AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; likely period-correct tube combo, possibly Fender or Magnatone, but not confirmed for this show)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Live performance, NBC '68 Comeback Special, December 3, 1968. Guitar confirmed as Hagstrom Viking II (loaned from Al Casey) for the 'Stand-Up' Show. No direct evidence of amp model or pedal use for this live TV performance.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingslightly overdriven, edge-of-breakupclear attackpercussive rhythmarticulate and dynamicopen midrangesnappy vintage charactertight low endminimal sustainquick note decay
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast rhythm playing with clear articulation and muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and picking patterns typical of early rock and roll.