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Riff Tone
Shakin'
Eddie Money
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Jimmy Lyon on early Eddie Money albums)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I (early Boogie amp, as referenced for Jimmy Lyon's signature tone on early Eddie Money records)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (album released 1982). Gear confirmed for early Eddie Money albums and Lyon's signature tone; no evidence of pedal use for riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Boogie Mark I usage in early 80s rock studio context.
Tone Character(9)
tight and crunchyfull-bodied midrangearticulate attackmoderate sustainslightly compressedpunchy chordsclear note separationclassic early 80s rock driveslight spring reverb ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight rhythm playing, palm muting, and syncopation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Jimmy Lyon on early Eddie Money albums)
AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I (early Boogie amp, as referenced for Jimmy Lyon's signature tone on early Eddie Money records)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1981 (album released 1982). Gear confirmed for early Eddie Money albums and Lyon's signature tone; no evidence of pedal use for riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Boogie Mark I usage in early 80s rock studio context.
Tone Character(9)
tight and crunchyfull-bodied midrangearticulate attackmoderate sustainslightly compressedpunchy chordsclear note separationclassic early 80s rock driveslight spring reverb ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately tight rhythm playing, palm muting, and syncopation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.