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Riff Tone
Still Loving You (Re-Recorded)
Scorpions
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (likely 1970s/1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on Scorpions studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JMP or JCM800 head with matching Marshall 4x12 cabinet (vintage 1980s, as referenced for studio work)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010s+ (Re-Recorded version). Gear inferred from interviews about Scorpions' studio process and typical clean tones for this era. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the clean section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedclear note separationslight natural compressionchiming highssubtle reverb ambiencearticulate and cleangentle pick attackno audible drive or crunchclassic 80s clean Marshall soundstudio-recorded clarity
Difficulty
The clean riff requires careful arpeggiation and dynamic control to maintain clarity and evenness, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (likely 1970s/1980s model, as used by Rudolf Schenker on Scorpions studio recordings)
AmpMarshall JMP or JCM800 head with matching Marshall 4x12 cabinet (vintage 1980s, as referenced for studio work)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2010s+ (Re-Recorded version). Gear inferred from interviews about Scorpions' studio process and typical clean tones for this era. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the clean section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedclear note separationslight natural compressionchiming highssubtle reverb ambiencearticulate and cleangentle pick attackno audible drive or crunchclassic 80s clean Marshall soundstudio-recorded clarity
Difficulty
The clean riff requires careful arpeggiation and dynamic control to maintain clarity and evenness, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.