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Riff Tone
Step on Me
The Cardigans
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely semi-hollow or solidbody electric, possibly Gibson ES-335 or Fender Telecaster based on Cardigans era and style, but not confirmed for this song/section)
AmpLine 6 Amp Farm (Vox AC30 model)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (from 'Emmerdale' album sessions). Guitar ran through Line 6 Amp Farm using the Vox AC30 model. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this riff section. No live rig data included.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatemandolin-like fast pickingclean with slight edgejangly and percussivetight note separationstudio-polished clarityno audible modulationslightly compressed attackpop/rock shimmerno heavy saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking with clear note separation and rhythmic precision, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown exact model (likely semi-hollow or solidbody electric, possibly Gibson ES-335 or Fender Telecaster based on Cardigans era and style, but not confirmed for this song/section)
AmpLine 6 Amp Farm (Vox AC30 model)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
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This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (from 'Emmerdale' album sessions). Guitar ran through Line 6 Amp Farm using the Vox AC30 model. No explicit mention of pedals or effects for this riff section. No live rig data included.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatemandolin-like fast pickingclean with slight edgejangly and percussivetight note separationstudio-polished clarityno audible modulationslightly compressed attackpop/rock shimmerno heavy saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, consistent alternate picking with clear note separation and rhythmic precision, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.