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Riff Tone
Oh, Pretty Woman
Roy Orbison
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (Wayne Moss, main riff), plus Roy Orbison's 12-string (Epiphone or similar, lightly in mix)
AmpGibson amplifier (exact model not specified, likely GA series combo)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1964. Main riff played by Wayne Moss on Fender Jazzmaster into Gibson amp. Roy Orbison played a 12-string but it's not prominent in the riff. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatesnappy attackclear single notesslight edge-of-breakup crunchpercussive and punchyminimal sustaindry, direct amp sounddistinct string separationno audible effectsclassic 60s Nashville studio tone
Difficulty
The riff is iconic but technically accessible, requiring tight picking and rhythmic precision rather than advanced techniques or speed.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (Wayne Moss, main riff), plus Roy Orbison's 12-string (Epiphone or similar, lightly in mix)
AmpGibson amplifier (exact model not specified, likely GA series combo)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1964. Main riff played by Wayne Moss on Fender Jazzmaster into Gibson amp. Roy Orbison played a 12-string but it's not prominent in the riff. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatesnappy attackclear single notesslight edge-of-breakup crunchpercussive and punchyminimal sustaindry, direct amp sounddistinct string separationno audible effectsclassic 60s Nashville studio tone
Difficulty
The riff is iconic but technically accessible, requiring tight picking and rhythmic precision rather than advanced techniques or speed.