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Riff Tone
Only Shallow
my bloody valentine
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely late 1980s Japanese or vintage model)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era Marshall head/cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Loveless' (1991). Kevin Shields is known to use alternate tunings and extensive pedal chains. The main riff was reportedly recorded with a microphone placed between two amps. Gear is specific to the studio recording, not live setups.
Tone Character(10)
screaming oscillationcreamy, soft, textured fuzzgauzy, woozy thicknessstuttering, screaming lead partethereal, effects-laden soundscapeheavy, aggressive noiseraw energyextreme overdubbingthick, layered distortionmodulated pitch-shifting
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced pedal coordination, alternate tunings, and precise timing to achieve the signature stuttering and oscillating effects. The layering and textural playing style add to the technical challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely late 1980s Japanese or vintage model)
AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model not specified, likely JCM800 or similar era Marshall head/cabinet)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Loveless' (1991). Kevin Shields is known to use alternate tunings and extensive pedal chains. The main riff was reportedly recorded with a microphone placed between two amps. Gear is specific to the studio recording, not live setups.
Tone Character(10)
screaming oscillationcreamy, soft, textured fuzzgauzy, woozy thicknessstuttering, screaming lead partethereal, effects-laden soundscapeheavy, aggressive noiseraw energyextreme overdubbingthick, layered distortionmodulated pitch-shifting
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced pedal coordination, alternate tunings, and precise timing to achieve the signature stuttering and oscillating effects. The layering and textural playing style add to the technical challenge.