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Riff Tone

Proud Mary

Ike & Tina Turner

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1960s model, as used by Ike Turner in this era)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface or silverface, typical for Ike Turner in late 1960s/early 1970s sessions)

Amp Settings

gain4
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, original Ike & Tina Turner version, released 1971. No direct evidence of pedals or effects other than possible amp reverb. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivearticulate single-coil clarityslightly gritty edge-of-breakuptight, funky rhythmdynamic and responsiveclean but bitingsubtle amp reverb for spaceno heavy distortionno modulation or delayclassic soul/rock rhythm tone

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast strumming and precise muting to achieve the percussive, funky feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

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