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Riff Tone
Mony Mony
Billy Idol
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarHamer SS Signature (Steve Stevens signature, likely custom shop, humbuckers)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Steve Stevens' 1980s studio rig)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986/1987 for Billy Idol's 'Vital Idol' album. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; all gear based on Steve Stevens' known studio rig for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclassic Marshall crunchbright and cuttingpercussive attackarticulate chord definitionslight breakupaggressive strummingminimal ambiencefocused midrangeno excessive saturation
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight, energetic strumming and rhythmic precision at a fast tempo. No advanced techniques, but stamina and timing are important.
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Original Gear
GuitarHamer SS Signature (Steve Stevens signature, likely custom shop, humbuckers)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Steve Stevens' 1980s studio rig)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986/1987 for Billy Idol's 'Vital Idol' album. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; all gear based on Steve Stevens' known studio rig for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyclassic Marshall crunchbright and cuttingpercussive attackarticulate chord definitionslight breakupaggressive strummingminimal ambiencefocused midrangeno excessive saturation
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight, energetic strumming and rhythmic precision at a fast tempo. No advanced techniques, but stamina and timing are important.