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Riff Tone
The Passenger
Iggy Pop
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (1970s, likely with P-90 pickups)
AmpVox AC30 (1970s, likely studio amp for recording)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Gear inferred from era, genre, and typical band setup; no direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for the studio recording. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb.
Tone Character(9)
crunchy and articulatebright upper midstight, percussive attackslightly overdrivenopen, ringing chordsno audible modulationminimal reverbclear note separationmedium output single coil sound
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and a straightforward strumming pattern, making it accessible for most players, but requires rhythmic precision and stamina to maintain the groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Special (1970s, likely with P-90 pickups)
AmpVox AC30 (1970s, likely studio amp for recording)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1977. Gear inferred from era, genre, and typical band setup; no direct source confirms exact guitar/amp for the studio recording. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb.
Tone Character(9)
crunchy and articulatebright upper midstight, percussive attackslightly overdrivenopen, ringing chordsno audible modulationminimal reverbclear note separationmedium output single coil sound
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and a straightforward strumming pattern, making it accessible for most players, but requires rhythmic precision and stamina to maintain the groove.