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Riff Tone
Shut the Door
Fugazi
Guitarpunk1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Junior (early 1970s, likely 1972-1973, as used by Ian MacKaye on 'Repeater')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely through Marshall 4x12 cab, as per era and band interviews)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. No pedals or effects used; amp cranked for distortion. Ian MacKaye is documented as not using pedals in Fugazi studio recordings. Settings estimated based on typical JCM800 punk usage and era. No evidence of effects loop or additional processing.
Tone Character(10)
mid-rangey and aggressiveraw and uncompressedtight and percussive rhythmbiting and punchydry, no ambiencedynamic, responds to pick attackloud and forcefulslightly gritty edge from P-90no modulation or time-based effectsfocused, cutting through mix
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive downstrokes and dynamic control at high volume, but uses straightforward punk rhythm and power chords, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Junior (early 1970s, likely 1972-1973, as used by Ian MacKaye on 'Repeater')
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, likely through Marshall 4x12 cab, as per era and band interviews)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1990. No pedals or effects used; amp cranked for distortion. Ian MacKaye is documented as not using pedals in Fugazi studio recordings. Settings estimated based on typical JCM800 punk usage and era. No evidence of effects loop or additional processing.
Tone Character(10)
mid-rangey and aggressiveraw and uncompressedtight and percussive rhythmbiting and punchydry, no ambiencedynamic, responds to pick attackloud and forcefulslightly gritty edge from P-90no modulation or time-based effectsfocused, cutting through mix
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive downstrokes and dynamic control at high volume, but uses straightforward punk rhythm and power chords, making it accessible to intermediate players.