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Riff Tone

Living After Midnight

Judas Priest

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V (K.K. Downing) or Hamer Standard (Glenn Tipton) – likely Flying V for riff
AmpMarshall JCM800 1959 Mk II Super Lead (studio, 1980 British Steel recording)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1980. Both K.K. Downing and Glenn Tipton used Marshall JCM800 1959 Mk II Super Lead heads into Marshall 4x12 cabinets. Downing primarily used a Gibson Flying V with EMG 81 pickups for riff work on British Steel. No evidence of effects loop or extensive pedal use on the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
thin and brighttight and percussivescooped midsclassic British crunchaggressive attackcrunchy and articulatepunchy rhythmhigh claritybold and theatricalmelodic but intense

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight palm muting, precise timing, and a consistent aggressive attack to capture the classic metal feel.

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