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Riff Tone
Tumbling Dice
The Rolling Stones
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul TV Junior (aka 'Dice')
AmpAmpeg Gemini GV-22 combo
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass4.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971-1972, Exile on Main St. sessions. Guitar in open G tuning, used for main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb. Guitar had Grover tuners and Leo Quan Badass bridge. Pickup selector not applicable (single pickup).
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchbright and articulatepunchy midrangeslightly grittydynamic responseopen and rawclassic Stones rhythm soundpercussive attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to open G tuning, syncopated shuffle feel, and dynamic chord voicings with percussive strumming. The groove and subtlety of the rhythm demand control and feel beyond basic chord playing.
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Original Gear
Guitar1958 Gibson Les Paul TV Junior (aka 'Dice')
AmpAmpeg Gemini GV-22 combo
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass4.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1971-1972, Exile on Main St. sessions. Guitar in open G tuning, used for main riff. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb. Guitar had Grover tuners and Leo Quan Badass bridge. Pickup selector not applicable (single pickup).
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchbright and articulatepunchy midrangeslightly grittydynamic responseopen and rawclassic Stones rhythm soundpercussive attackclear note separationtouch-sensitive
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to open G tuning, syncopated shuffle feel, and dynamic chord voicings with percussive strumming. The groove and subtlety of the rhythm demand control and feel beyond basic chord playing.