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Riff Tone
Shadows In the Rain
Sting
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGretsch G5135CVT-PS
AmpUnknown (not specified in any source for this recording; likely a clean solid-state or tube combo typical of Sting's 1980s studio sessions, but no explicit evidence)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1985 (The Dream of the Blue Turtles). Guitar model confirmed via YouTube cover referencing the album version; amp not specified in any source. No evidence of live-specific gear for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear, uncompressed cleanslight warmthopen and airytouch-sensitivesubtle studio reverbdynamic responseslight percussive snapno audible overdrivejazz/rock fusion clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires precise timing and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarGretsch G5135CVT-PS
AmpUnknown (not specified in any source for this recording; likely a clean solid-state or tube combo typical of Sting's 1980s studio sessions, but no explicit evidence)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1985 (The Dream of the Blue Turtles). Guitar model confirmed via YouTube cover referencing the album version; amp not specified in any source. No evidence of live-specific gear for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclear, uncompressed cleanslight warmthopen and airytouch-sensitivesubtle studio reverbdynamic responseslight percussive snapno audible overdrivejazz/rock fusion clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires precise timing and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.