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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1990s, bridge or bridge+middle pickup)
AmpMesa Boogie Rectifier (studio recording, 1996)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Multiple sources debate between Marshall JTM45 and Mesa Boogie Rectifier; forum consensus leans toward Strat into Mesa for the riff section. No evidence of pedal use for the riff in the studio. Live gear may differ.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and percussivetight attackbright and articulateslight breakupclear note separationBritish-inspired crunchnot overly saturateddynamic responsepunchy midsslightly scooped but present
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, percussive muting, and dynamic control to achieve the signature crunchy attack.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1990s, bridge or bridge+middle pickup)
AmpMesa Boogie Rectifier (studio recording, 1996)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. Multiple sources debate between Marshall JTM45 and Mesa Boogie Rectifier; forum consensus leans toward Strat into Mesa for the riff section. No evidence of pedal use for the riff in the studio. Live gear may differ.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and percussivetight attackbright and articulateslight breakupclear note separationBritish-inspired crunchnot overly saturateddynamic responsepunchy midsslightly scooped but present
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, percussive muting, and dynamic control to achieve the signature crunchy attack.