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Riff Tone
Sometimes She Cries
Warrant
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely, as used by Joey Allen in studio, 1989)
AmpCarvin X-100B
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1989. Carvin X-100B confirmed as main amp for Warrant during this era. Guitar model inferred from era, artist, and genre; no direct studio photo for this song but consistent with band’s known studio gear. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; effects are likely amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
clear and harmonically richcrunchy yet articulatetight rhythm tonepresent midsbright, cutting top endpolished and radio-friendlynot overly saturateddynamic and responsivefull-bodied80s glam metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with palm muting and clean chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely, as used by Joey Allen in studio, 1989)
AmpCarvin X-100B
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1989. Carvin X-100B confirmed as main amp for Warrant during this era. Guitar model inferred from era, artist, and genre; no direct studio photo for this song but consistent with band’s known studio gear. No evidence of pedal use for main riff; effects are likely amp-based.
Tone Character(10)
clear and harmonically richcrunchy yet articulatetight rhythm tonepresent midsbright, cutting top endpolished and radio-friendlynot overly saturateddynamic and responsivefull-bodied80s glam metal clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with palm muting and clean chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.