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Riff Tone
Orgasmatron
Motörhead
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe
AmpMarshall JVM210H 100-Watt Tube Amplifier Head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Guitarist for 'Orgasmatron' riff section is Phil Campbell. No explicit studio pedalboard details for this track; amp and guitar confirmed for Motörhead's 1980s studio work. No evidence of additional effects or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivesharp, biting attackraw, unrefined powermid-heavy crunchtight and percussive rhythmBritish high-gain saturationminimal studio polishno audible modulation or time-based effectsfocused, punchy lowssearing upper mids
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe
AmpMarshall JVM210H 100-Watt Tube Amplifier Head
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1986. Guitarist for 'Orgasmatron' riff section is Phil Campbell. No explicit studio pedalboard details for this track; amp and guitar confirmed for Motörhead's 1980s studio work. No evidence of additional effects or alternate guitars for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivesharp, biting attackraw, unrefined powermid-heavy crunchtight and percussive rhythmBritish high-gain saturationminimal studio polishno audible modulation or time-based effectsfocused, punchy lowssearing upper mids
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking and palm muting at a medium-fast tempo, but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm patterns, making it accessible to intermediate players.