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Riff Tone
Jet City Woman
Queensrÿche
Guitarmetal1990s
Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II Custom (Chris DeGarmo's main guitar for Empire era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Empire album)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for Empire sessions by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmslight mid scoopcrisp top endcontrolled low endpunchy attackclear note separationsaturated but not fuzzydynamic picking responsemodern metal rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and clarity under high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarESP M-II Custom (Chris DeGarmo's main guitar for Empire era)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Empire album)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for Empire sessions by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmslight mid scoopcrisp top endcontrolled low endpunchy attackclear note separationsaturated but not fuzzydynamic picking responsemodern metal rhythm sound
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting, precise rhythm, and clarity under high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.