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Roadhouse Blues
The Doors
GuitarRiffDistortedblues1960s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (late 1960s, likely 1967-1969, stock P-90s)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, late 1960s, studio recording)
Amp Settings
mid6
bass5
gain6
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grinding overdrivewarm and impactfulraunchy blues-rockbright and bitingdynamic and touch-sensitiveclassic rock crunchforward midrangeslightly scooped lowspercussive attackraw, uncompressed
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires fingerstyle technique and dynamic control for authentic blues shuffle feel. The challenge is in the groove and articulation, not technical speed.
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