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Riff Tone
The Ballroom Blitz
Sweet
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, as used by Andy Scott in studio)
AmpMarshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, early 1970s, likely model 1959, as used in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1973; gear based on period interviews and photographic evidence from the era. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; amp-driven distortion. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
British crunch with classic Marshall biteBright, cutting upper midsAggressive, percussive attackTight palm-muted power chordsSlightly compressed, focused soundMinimal reverb, dry studio feelOpen, ringing chords in chorusNo audible modulation or time-based effectsVintage humbucker punchLoud, driving rhythm guitar
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast power chord changes and tight palm muting at a high tempo, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-73, as used by Andy Scott in studio)
AmpMarshall 100W Super Lead (Plexi, early 1970s, likely model 1959, as used in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1973; gear based on period interviews and photographic evidence from the era. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; amp-driven distortion. No evidence of live/touring gear or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
British crunch with classic Marshall biteBright, cutting upper midsAggressive, percussive attackTight palm-muted power chordsSlightly compressed, focused soundMinimal reverb, dry studio feelOpen, ringing chords in chorusNo audible modulation or time-based effectsVintage humbucker punchLoud, driving rhythm guitar
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, fast power chord changes and tight palm muting at a high tempo, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced techniques.