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Riff Tone
L.A. Woman
The Doors
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (1971, P-90 pickups)
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971. Settings and gear confirmed for original album session, not live. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; amp reverb used.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchbright and bitingpercussive and articulatedynamic responseslight amp breakupclear note separationtight palm-mutingclassic rock rhythmpunchy midsopen, airy highs
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive rhythm and dynamic control to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (1971, P-90 pickups)
AmpFender '65 Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971. Settings and gear confirmed for original album session, not live. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; amp reverb used.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchbright and bitingpercussive and articulatedynamic responseslight amp breakupclear note separationtight palm-mutingclassic rock rhythmpunchy midsopen, airy highs
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, percussive rhythm and dynamic control to maintain the edge-of-breakup tone, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo.