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Riff Tone

Pretend We're Dead

L7

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpFender Bassman AB165

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Gear confirmed for Bricks Are Heavy album era; Donita Sparks used Flying V, Suzi Gardner used Melody Maker. Amp is Fender Bassman AB165 as per Equipboard and era interviews. Fuzz/distortion from pedal(s), not amp. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and era; no direct studio knob settings found.

Tone Character(10)
fiercely aggressivecrunchy, overdriven guitar riffspowerful, chugging rhythmsgritty edgethick, saturated layerbiting, jagged toneraw, vintage feelwall of soundsludgy and heavysimple, driving riff

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward, relying on power chords and a driving rhythm, but requires tight palm muting and a consistently aggressive attack to capture the song's energy.

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