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Riff Tone
Ride Like the Wind
Saxon
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarArbor Strat (vintage Japanese Stratocaster copy)
AmpMarshall 1969 Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Gear confirmed for 'Ride Like the Wind' era by guitarist in interview. MXR 10 Band EQ mentioned as part of the rig. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
classic Marshall crunchtight, punchy rhythm tonebright and articulate attackslightly scooped but present midspercussive palm-muted chugsclear note separationaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencefocused, driving riff sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced techniques beyond solid rhythm playing.
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Original Gear
GuitarArbor Strat (vintage Japanese Stratocaster copy)
AmpMarshall 1969 Plexi (likely Super Lead 1959 model)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Gear confirmed for 'Ride Like the Wind' era by guitarist in interview. MXR 10 Band EQ mentioned as part of the rig. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
classic Marshall crunchtight, punchy rhythm tonebright and articulate attackslightly scooped but present midspercussive palm-muted chugsclear note separationaggressive pick attackminimal ambiencefocused, driving riff sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced techniques beyond solid rhythm playing.