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Knockin' On Heaven's Door
Guns N' Roses
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Korina Flying V
AmpMarshall JCM25/50 2555 Silver Jubilee 100W Head
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6.5
gain6.5
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British crunchsinging sustainfull-bodied midrange punchrich harmonic overtonesclassic Marshall roarslightly compressed attacktight, articulate power chordswarm, woody characteropen, dynamic responseclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords and open chords, but requires solid muting, dynamic control, and tight rhythm for the classic rock crunch. No advanced techniques, but precise articulation is needed for the iconic sound.
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