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Elvis Presley
Guitarrock1960s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson J-200 (Scotty Moore, studio recording)
AmpRCA Studio tube console (direct mic'd acoustic, no guitar amp used)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1962. The riff was played by Scotty Moore on a Gibson J-200 acoustic, mic'd directly into the RCA studio console. No electric guitar or amp was used for the main riff. No pedals or effects were used in the signal chain.
Tone Character(9)
bright and percussivearticulate and snappynatural acoustic resonanceclear, uncompressed transientsdry, upfront studio soundno audible effectsclassic early 60s pop acoustic rhythmno distortion or breakupwarm but focused attack
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight with a shuffle feel and requires clean, articulate strumming, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson J-200 (Scotty Moore, studio recording)
AmpRCA Studio tube console (direct mic'd acoustic, no guitar amp used)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1962. The riff was played by Scotty Moore on a Gibson J-200 acoustic, mic'd directly into the RCA studio console. No electric guitar or amp was used for the main riff. No pedals or effects were used in the signal chain.
Tone Character(9)
bright and percussivearticulate and snappynatural acoustic resonanceclear, uncompressed transientsdry, upfront studio soundno audible effectsclassic early 60s pop acoustic rhythmno distortion or breakupwarm but focused attack
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight with a shuffle feel and requires clean, articulate strumming, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.