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Riff Tone

Stop Draggin' My Heart Around (with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers)

Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Broadcaster
AmpVox AC30

Amp Settings

gain4
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1981. Mike Campbell confirmed using his Fender Broadcaster for the original riff. Vox AC30 was a staple amp for the Heartbreakers in this era. Settings are based on studio context and era-typical usage. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)
jangly and articulateslight breakup edgebalanced brightness and punchshimmering clean with natural breakuptouch-sensitive dynamicswarm but present midsclear single-coil attacklight compression for sustainopen and airynot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires moderate rhythmic precision and dynamic control to achieve the signature jangly, touch-sensitive tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

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