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She's a Beauty
The Tubes
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely early 1980s, possibly Schecter parts Strat as used by Bill Spooner in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 2203 or 2204, era-correct for 1983 recording, no evidence of Fender or other amp for this track)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass6
gain5
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bright and punchyarticulate single-coil claritytight, percussive attackslightly compressedmodest breakup (edge-of-clean)80s pop/rock studio sheenchorus shimmerminimal sustainno heavy distortionfunk-influenced rhythmic feel
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise muting and articulation, typical of 80s pop/rock funk-influenced guitar parts. Not technically advanced, but demands rhythmic accuracy and clean execution.
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