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Riff Tone
Sailing
Christopher Cross
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SA2000
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
lush and cleanwarm and glassysmooth and shimmeringchorus-rich modulationstudio-quality claritysoft, dynamic pickingsubtle amp reverbairy and hi-figentle, sustained notesno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, even chord work with subtle dynamic control and a smooth, consistent touch to maintain clarity and shimmer with chorus and reverb. No advanced techniques, but requires finesse.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SA2000
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979-1980. Guitar and amp confirmed by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
lush and cleanwarm and glassysmooth and shimmeringchorus-rich modulationstudio-quality claritysoft, dynamic pickingsubtle amp reverbairy and hi-figentle, sustained notesno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, even chord work with subtle dynamic control and a smooth, consistent touch to maintain clarity and shimmer with chorus and reverb. No advanced techniques, but requires finesse.