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Riff Tone
Tragedy
Hanoi Rocks
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer (early 80s, likely 1976-1981 model)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1981. Gear confirmed for era and band member Andy McCoy. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raucous and grittyraw and energeticpowerful and saturatedmid-heavy with biting attackopen and dynamicslightly compressedpunchy and aggressiveclassic British crunchslight room ambiencenot overly processed
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, energetic strumming and tight timing, but uses straightforward power chords and basic techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Explorer (early 80s, likely 1976-1981 model)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1981. Gear confirmed for era and band member Andy McCoy. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raucous and grittyraw and energeticpowerful and saturatedmid-heavy with biting attackopen and dynamicslightly compressedpunchy and aggressiveclassic British crunchslight room ambiencenot overly processed
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, energetic strumming and tight timing, but uses straightforward power chords and basic techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.