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Riff Tone

One Vision (Single Version)

Queen

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarBrian May Red Special
AmpVox AC30 (likely 1980s model, non-top boost, cranked, studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1985; Brian May's Red Special with custom switching, into a cranked Vox AC30; treble booster pedal almost certainly used as always in this era. No evidence of additional pedals or rack effects for the riff section. Pickup selection and amp settings inferred from era, genre, and Brian May's known studio approach for this song.

Tone Character(10)
chiming British crunchharmonic-rich and saturatedtight and articulate attackdistinct midrange presencesinging sustainpercussive riff clarityslightly compressed feelbright, cutting top endclassic Queen layered guitardynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated picking, dynamic palm muting, and precise timing to match the layered, percussive Queen sound. While not technically virtuosic, the rhythmic complexity and ensemble tightness make it challenging for intermediate players.

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