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Riff Tone

Run Runaway

Slade

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Dave Hill in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 2203 or similar, as used by Slade in early/mid 1980s studio sessions)

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1983/1984. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this riff section. Gear inferred from era, genre, and known band equipment. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)
bagpipe-like sustainthick, harmonically rich chordsclassic British crunchtight, percussive attackmidrange-forward toneslightly nasal upper midspunchy rhythm soundclear note separationamp-driven overdriveminimal ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast strumming with accurate chord changes and palm muting, but no advanced lead or complex techniques.

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