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Stereophonics
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 90s reissue, as used by Kelly Jones on early Stereophonics recordings)
AmpMatchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Gear confirmed for early Stereophonics era; Kelly Jones is documented using a Gibson Les Paul and Matchless C-30 in this period. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section. No live/tour substitutions included.
Tone Character(10)
raw and grittyBritish crunchwarm, punchy midrangetight and percussiveslightly overdriven edgearticulate attackdynamic pick responsefull-bodied chord soundnot high-gain, retains clarityclassic rock drive
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. The syncopated rhythm and dynamic accents add to the intermediate challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 90s reissue, as used by Kelly Jones on early Stereophonics recordings)
AmpMatchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Gear confirmed for early Stereophonics era; Kelly Jones is documented using a Gibson Les Paul and Matchless C-30 in this period. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section. No live/tour substitutions included.
Tone Character(10)
raw and grittyBritish crunchwarm, punchy midrangetight and percussiveslightly overdriven edgearticulate attackdynamic pick responsefull-bodied chord soundnot high-gain, retains clarityclassic rock drive
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. The syncopated rhythm and dynamic accents add to the intermediate challenge.