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Life's Been Good
Joe Walsh
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Goldtop with Bigsby
AmpFender Tweed amp (likely Bandmaster or Twin, era-correct for 1978 studio recording)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain5
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crunchy and articulatebright and bitingmidrange-forwardtight, focused lowsslightly compressedtouch-sensitiveclear single-coil snapnot overly saturateddynamic responsepercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic muting, and articulation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or high speed.
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