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Riff Tone

Spirit In the Sky

Norman Greenbaum

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarTeisco Del Rey hollowbody (likely model ET-460 or similar, as per multiple sources)
AmpUnknown tube amp (not definitively identified in any source; likely a small combo amp typical of late 1960s studios)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1969. The fuzz tone was achieved using a Jordan Boss Tone fuzz unit plugged directly into the guitar. No evidence of additional pedals or amp effects. Some sources mention a Telecaster with built-in fuzz, but majority consensus and interviews point to the Teisco Del Rey with a Jordan Boss Tone. No evidence of live rig for this tone.

Tone Character(10)
broken and nasty fuzzsputtery, mis-biased fuzzbuzzsaw-like distortionthick, compressed sustainlo-fi, spitty characterraw, aggressive attackslightly gated fuzz decaymidrange-heavy, nasal toneunrefined, garage rock texturedistinctive, gnarly fuzz

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward and repetitive, relying on power chords and a steady rhythm, but requires control over a noisy, high-gain fuzz tone.

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