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Riff Tone

Poundcake

Van Halen

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarErnie Ball Music Man Eddie Van Halen Signature
AmpPeavey 5150 head

Amp Settings

gain7.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1991. Guitar is confirmed for the album era. Amp is the Peavey 5150, which was developed with Eddie and used for 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge'. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. No pedals in front of amp for main riff; effects are rack-based or in loop.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive pick attacksaturated but definedmodern hard rock crunchpunchy and cuttingfocused midrangehigh-output humbucker clarityslight flanger swirl (intro only)articulate rhythmminimal ambient reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for tight palm muting and rhythmic precision, with fast alternate picking and aggressive dynamics typical of Eddie Van Halen's style.

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