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Riff Tone
Red Barchetta
Rush
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1977 model, rosewood fretboard)
AmpMarshall 4140 Club and Country 2x12 combo (Channel 2 High input, redframe McKenzie speakers) AND Hiwatt DR105 head with Hiwatt 4x12 cab (Fane or Celestion speakers, linked 'Bright' input)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980/1981 Moving Pictures sessions. Both Marshall and Hiwatt amps were used simultaneously, each miked for stereo. Settings below are for the clean riff/verse section, not the solo. No MXR Distortion+ (solo only).
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateshimmering chorus effectfat, expressive cleanslightly compressedwide stereo imageclear single-coil attackdynamic responseglassy highstight low endclassic 80s clean chorus sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated picking, clean articulation with chorus, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1977 model, rosewood fretboard)
AmpMarshall 4140 Club and Country 2x12 combo (Channel 2 High input, redframe McKenzie speakers) AND Hiwatt DR105 head with Hiwatt 4x12 cab (Fane or Celestion speakers, linked 'Bright' input)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass4.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980/1981 Moving Pictures sessions. Both Marshall and Hiwatt amps were used simultaneously, each miked for stereo. Settings below are for the clean riff/verse section, not the solo. No MXR Distortion+ (solo only).
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateshimmering chorus effectfat, expressive cleanslightly compressedwide stereo imageclear single-coil attackdynamic responseglassy highstight low endclassic 80s clean chorus sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated picking, clean articulation with chorus, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove.