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Riff Tone
Pamela
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Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1983 Music Man Luke prototype (Steve Lukather signature, EMG pickups, likely HSS configuration)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording typical for Lukather in 1987)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Gear inferred from Lukather's known studio rig for the 'Fahrenheit' and 'The Seventh One' era. No direct source confirms exact pedal/amp for 'Pamela' riff, but Lukather was using Music Man prototypes with EMG pickups and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ in studio at this time.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyarticulate and clearslightly compressedmild overdrivebright but not harshstudio-polishedpercussive attackfull-bodied midsclear note separationdynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, precise muting, and tight timing with the band, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.
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Original Gear
Guitar1983 Music Man Luke prototype (Steve Lukather signature, EMG pickups, likely HSS configuration)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording typical for Lukather in 1987)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Gear inferred from Lukather's known studio rig for the 'Fahrenheit' and 'The Seventh One' era. No direct source confirms exact pedal/amp for 'Pamela' riff, but Lukather was using Music Man prototypes with EMG pickups and Mesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ in studio at this time.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyarticulate and clearslightly compressedmild overdrivebright but not harshstudio-polishedpercussive attackfull-bodied midsclear note separationdynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythm, precise muting, and tight timing with the band, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.