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Riff Tone
Strong Arm of the Law (1997 Remaster)
Saxon
Guitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)
AmpMarshall JMP 100W (likely Super Lead or Master Volume, late 1970s model)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980 (original album), 1997 remaster. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Typical for Saxon's early 80s studio rhythm tone.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and percussiveaggressive bridge pickup attackpunchy midrangeclear note separationslightly compressedminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythm toneno audible modulation or delayarticulate riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.
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Create Free AccountGuitarmetal1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)
AmpMarshall JMP 100W (likely Super Lead or Master Volume, late 1970s model)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980 (original album), 1997 remaster. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Typical for Saxon's early 80s studio rhythm tone.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and percussiveaggressive bridge pickup attackpunchy midrangeclear note separationslightly compressedminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythm toneno audible modulation or delayarticulate riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.