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Riff Tone
Missed
PJ Harvey
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGretsch Broadkaster
AmpVox AC30
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1995 (To Bring You My Love album). Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Missed' riff by direct reference to the Broadkaster and typical studio amp for this era. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this specific track; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and rawmid-forward punchslightly compressedtight low endpresent upper midsclear note separationorganic and dynamicminimal ambienceaggressive attackthick, focused rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
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Original Gear
GuitarGretsch Broadkaster
AmpVox AC30
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1995 (To Bring You My Love album). Guitar and amp confirmed for 'Missed' riff by direct reference to the Broadkaster and typical studio amp for this era. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for this specific track; settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and rawmid-forward punchslightly compressedtight low endpresent upper midsclear note separationorganic and dynamicminimal ambienceaggressive attackthick, focused rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and punch, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.