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Riff Tone
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Guitarmetal1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special
AmpLaney Supergroup MK I 100-watt head with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1969-1970. No fuzz pedal used; distortion from amp and Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live. Pickup selector set to bridge for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
monstrously thick and saturatedmidrange-heavyfuzzy but tightaggressive and bitingwarm low endsinging sustaincrunchy powerchordsBritish amp characterslightly rolled-off trebleraw and organic
Difficulty
The riff is iconic but technically accessible, relying on tight powerchord playing, solid rhythm, and control of a saturated tone. No advanced techniques, but requires good muting and timing.
This tone has been researched 7 times by the community
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Original Gear
Guitar1965 Gibson SG Special
AmpLaney Supergroup MK I 100-watt head with Laney 4x12 cabinet (Celestion G12-25M speakers likely)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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This tone has been researched 7 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1969-1970. No fuzz pedal used; distortion from amp and Dallas Rangemaster treble booster. Settings and gear are for the original studio recording, not live. Pickup selector set to bridge for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
monstrously thick and saturatedmidrange-heavyfuzzy but tightaggressive and bitingwarm low endsinging sustaincrunchy powerchordsBritish amp characterslightly rolled-off trebleraw and organic
Difficulty
The riff is iconic but technically accessible, relying on tight powerchord playing, solid rhythm, and control of a saturated tone. No advanced techniques, but requires good muting and timing.