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Riff Tone
School's Out
Alice Cooper
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1971-1972, Glen Buxton or Michael Bruce)
AmpMarshall Plexi 1959 Super Lead with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Basketweave, Pre-Rola speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Gear confirmed for era and album session by forum and gear sources. No evidence of pedals or effects used in riff section; amp and guitar only.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittydirty, blues-inspired crunchBritish amp voicingtight and punchy rhythmmoderate sustainarticulate attackraw edgenot overly distortedclassic 1970s rock soundpercussive and dynamic
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords and rhythm, but requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control to capture the classic crunch and punch of the original recording.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1971-1972, Glen Buxton or Michael Bruce)
AmpMarshall Plexi 1959 Super Lead with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (Basketweave, Pre-Rola speakers)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Gear confirmed for era and album session by forum and gear sources. No evidence of pedals or effects used in riff section; amp and guitar only.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittydirty, blues-inspired crunchBritish amp voicingtight and punchy rhythmmoderate sustainarticulate attackraw edgenot overly distortedclassic 1970s rock soundpercussive and dynamic
Difficulty
The riff is based on straightforward power chords and rhythm, but requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control to capture the classic crunch and punch of the original recording.