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Riff Tone

Lust or Love

Scorpions

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Matthias Jabs, likely late 1970s/early 1980s model)
AmpMarshall JMP MKII Super Lead 100W head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1983-1984 (Love at First Sting sessions). No evidence of pedal use for riff section; amp-based drive. Gear confirmed for this era and album, but not for this specific song/part. No direct photo/interview evidence for 'Lust or Love' riff, but this matches the band's documented studio setup for the album.

Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulatecrunchy rhythmpercussive attackslight breakupclassic 80s hard rockfull-bodied midsclear note separationtouch of reverbno audible modulation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its tight, syncopated rhythm, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or extreme speed.

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