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Riff Tone
Mean Streak
Y&T
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1968 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amp1974 Marshall Super Lead 100 (likely JMP, non-master volume head)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1983. Gear confirmed by Guitar World interview with Dave Meniketti referencing his consistent use of a '68 Les Paul and '74 Marshall for the era including the 'Mean Streak' album. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; likely straight into amp.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchPunchy and aggressiveFull-bodied midrangeTight palm-muted attackClear note separationHarmonically richNo audible effectsNatural amp compressionVintage hard rock rhythmStrong pick articulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its tight, punchy rhythm, consistent palm muting, and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced lead or complex timing.
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Original Gear
Guitar1968 Gibson Les Paul Standard
Amp1974 Marshall Super Lead 100 (likely JMP, non-master volume head)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1983. Gear confirmed by Guitar World interview with Dave Meniketti referencing his consistent use of a '68 Les Paul and '74 Marshall for the era including the 'Mean Streak' album. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; likely straight into amp.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchPunchy and aggressiveFull-bodied midrangeTight palm-muted attackClear note separationHarmonically richNo audible effectsNatural amp compressionVintage hard rock rhythmStrong pick articulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its tight, punchy rhythm, consistent palm muting, and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced lead or complex timing.