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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman Cracked Mirror Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or Super Lead, late 1970s studio model)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song/era via video and gear sources. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the riff section; focus is on the core guitar-amp tone.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and articulate rhythmwarm midrange presenceslightly compressed attackclear note separationmoderate sustainbridge pickup brightnesssubtle amp reverb for spacedynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing and dynamic control for the syncopated rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Iceman Cracked Mirror Electric Guitar
AmpMarshall amplifier (likely JMP or Super Lead, late 1970s studio model)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song/era via video and gear sources. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the riff section; focus is on the core guitar-amp tone.
Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and articulate rhythmwarm midrange presenceslightly compressed attackclear note separationmoderate sustainbridge pickup brightnesssubtle amp reverb for spacedynamic response to pickingno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires solid timing and dynamic control for the syncopated rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead work.