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Riff Tone

So Real

Jeff Buckley

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (1983 USA Standard, stock single coils)
AmpMesa/Boogie Tremoverb

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1994 for the album 'Grace'. Buckley primarily used his 1983 Fender Telecaster into a Mesa/Boogie Tremoverb for the riff section of 'So Real'. Some sources mention a Fender Vibroverb for clean tones, but the riff section is widely attributed to the Tremoverb for its edge-of-breakup and fuzzy character. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this specific studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup fuzzinessdynamic and touch-sensitivewarm but bitingslightly grittyclear note separationpercussive and articulateopen, airy sustainraw and expressivenot compressedamp feedback in loud sections

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its dynamic control, articulation, and the need to manage amp feedback and sustain, but does not involve advanced technical runs or complex chord shapes.

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