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Money for Nothing (Radio Edit)
Dire Straits
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1983, likely reissue, used by Mark Knopfler in studio for Money for Nothing riff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984-85)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
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midrange-focusednasal and honkytight and punchycompressed attackcocked-wah filteredBritish crunchclear note separationpercussive and articulatenot overly saturateddistinctive 'talking' quality
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and articulation to achieve the percussive, punchy sound, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1983, likely reissue, used by Mark Knopfler in studio for Money for Nothing riff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984-85)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
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midrange-focusednasal and honkytight and punchycompressed attackcocked-wah filteredBritish crunchclear note separationpercussive and articulatenot overly saturateddistinctive 'talking' quality
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and articulation to achieve the percussive, punchy sound, making it challenging for most players.
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1983, likely reissue, used by Mark Knopfler in studio for Money for Nothing riff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984-85)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
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midrange-focusednasal and honkytight and punchycompressed attackcocked-wah filteredBritish crunchclear note separationpercussive and articulatenot overly saturateddistinctive 'talking' quality
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and articulation to achieve the percussive, punchy sound, making it challenging for most players.
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Sign Up FreeGuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (1983, likely reissue, used by Mark Knopfler in studio for Money for Nothing riff)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2205 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1984-85)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
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Sign Up FreeTone Character(10)
midrange-focusednasal and honkytight and punchycompressed attackcocked-wah filteredBritish crunchclear note separationpercussive and articulatenot overly saturateddistinctive 'talking' quality
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, precise muting, and articulation to achieve the percussive, punchy sound, making it challenging for most players.