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Riff Tone
The Oaf
Big Wreck
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarPaul Reed Smith CE24 (likely 1990s model, used by Ian Thornley on In Loving Memory Of... sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1997)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Guitar tuned to Open Gb5. Bridge pickup used for main riff. Effects chain includes multiple modulation and time-based effects as audible and described in sources. Some effects settings are estimated based on genre and era due to lack of explicit studio documentation.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechoppy rhythmic attacksaturated but articulatecomplex modulation texturerich harmonic overtonesdynamic and punchyslightly scooped midscrisp high endhard rock edgelayered with time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff is technically challenging due to the need for precise right-hand timing with delay and tremolo, unusual open tuning, and maintaining clarity through complex modulation effects.
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Original Gear
GuitarPaul Reed Smith CE24 (likely 1990s model, used by Ian Thornley on In Loving Memory Of... sessions)
AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1997)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Guitar tuned to Open Gb5. Bridge pickup used for main riff. Effects chain includes multiple modulation and time-based effects as audible and described in sources. Some effects settings are estimated based on genre and era due to lack of explicit studio documentation.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivechoppy rhythmic attacksaturated but articulatecomplex modulation texturerich harmonic overtonesdynamic and punchyslightly scooped midscrisp high endhard rock edgelayered with time-based effects
Difficulty
The riff is technically challenging due to the need for precise right-hand timing with delay and tremolo, unusual open tuning, and maintaining clarity through complex modulation effects.