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Riff Tone
Lyin' Eyes
Eagles
Guitarcountry1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1960s, as used by Glenn Frey on studio recording)
AmpFender Black Panel Deluxe (non-reverb, mid-1960s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1975 (On the Border sessions). Glenn Frey is credited with the main electric rhythm/riff part on a Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp reverb for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly pushed cleanwarm and smoothclear note separationcrisp attackcountry twangopen and airytasteful dynamicswell-defined rhythmsubtle reverb depth
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level rhythm accuracy, clean chord changes, and a tight, articulate picking hand to achieve the signature Eagles country-rock sound, but does not involve advanced lead or solo techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1960s, as used by Glenn Frey on studio recording)
AmpFender Black Panel Deluxe (non-reverb, mid-1960s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1975 (On the Border sessions). Glenn Frey is credited with the main electric rhythm/riff part on a Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp reverb for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly pushed cleanwarm and smoothclear note separationcrisp attackcountry twangopen and airytasteful dynamicswell-defined rhythmsubtle reverb depth
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level rhythm accuracy, clean chord changes, and a tight, articulate picking hand to achieve the signature Eagles country-rock sound, but does not involve advanced lead or solo techniques.