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Tighten Up
The Black Keys
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSupro Martinique
AmpFender Tweed Amp (likely Twin or Bassman, exact model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Tighten Up')
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain5.5
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thick and fuzzymid-forward crunchslightly compressedlo-fi garage rocktouch-sensitivewarm and roundedarticulate despite fuzzdistinct phaser movementvintage blues-rock flavornot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing, control of dynamics with heavy fuzz and phaser, and some muting for clarity.
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