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Riff Tone

More Than a Feeling

Boston

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
AmpScholz-modified Marshall Super Lead (plexi, 100W, late 1960s/early 1970s)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1975-1976. Tom Scholz used a heavily modified Marshall Super Lead with custom EQ and compression circuits, and a DiMarzio Super Distortion pickup in his Les Paul Goldtop. The Rockman was not used on the debut album; effects were achieved with custom-built gear and pedals. Settings and effects are for the original studio recording, not live.

Tone Character(10)
distinctive mid-focused crunchtight, compressed rhythm soundrich, layered harmonicsbright but smooth top endsinging sustainarticulate chord definitionmodulated shimmer (chorus effect)slightly scooped lowsarena rock fullnessclear, punchy attack

Difficulty

The riff requires accurate alternate picking, clean chord transitions, and tight muting to achieve the signature Boston sound. The layered arrangement and subtle effects demand careful attention to timing and dynamics.

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