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Riff Tone

Madame Helga

Stereophonics

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Goldtop
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall, but no direct source for studio amp on this track)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Gear is based on Adam Zindani's documented use of a Gibson Les Paul Goldtop for Stereophonics, as seen in photos and pedalboard rundowns. No direct confirmation of amp model or exact studio signal chain for 'Madame Helga' riff section. Recording is from the 2003 album 'You Gotta Go There To Come Back'.

Tone Character(10)
thick British crunchpunchy midrangetight and driving rhythmaggressive pick attackfull-bodied power chordsslight amp breakupclassic rock riff soundarticulate and clearmoderate sustainnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting with syncopated power chords, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

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