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Riff Tone
Kid Charlemagne (2025 Remaster)
Steely Dan
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1971 Gibson ES-335
AmpFender 5e3 Tweed Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1976 (original Royal Scam sessions, applies to 2025 Remaster as no evidence of re-recording). Larry Carlton stated in interviews and forums that the 5e3 Tweed Deluxe was his only amp with Steely Dan. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; solo may differ.
Tone Character(10)
clear and articulatewarm midrangeslightly compressedtight low endbright but not harshdynamic responseminimal breakupstudio clarityclean sustainno pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced chord voicings, tight rhythmic precision, and dynamic picking to maintain clarity and groove, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1971 Gibson ES-335
AmpFender 5e3 Tweed Deluxe
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1976 (original Royal Scam sessions, applies to 2025 Remaster as no evidence of re-recording). Larry Carlton stated in interviews and forums that the 5e3 Tweed Deluxe was his only amp with Steely Dan. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; solo may differ.
Tone Character(10)
clear and articulatewarm midrangeslightly compressedtight low endbright but not harshdynamic responseminimal breakupstudio clarityclean sustainno pedal coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced chord voicings, tight rhythmic precision, and dynamic picking to maintain clarity and groove, making it challenging for most players.