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Learn to Fly
Foo Fighters
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (white, late 70s/early 80s, as used by Dave Grohl on this album)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 100-watt head
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain6.5
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tight and punchycrunchy and saturatedfull-bodied midrangearticulate attackclear note separationslightly compressedBritish amp bitepresent but not harsh treblecontrolled low endstudio-polished but organic
Difficulty
The riff is built on straightforward power chords and palm muting, but requires tight timing and dynamic control to match the punchy, driving feel of the original recording.
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