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Tush
ZZ Top
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard 'Pearly Gates'
AmpMarshall Super Lead 100 (1969, UK import, through Celestion Greenback cabs)
Amp Settings
mid7
bass7
gain6.5
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British crunchthick, punchy midrangetight, percussive attackclassic Texas blues-rock sizzleharmonic-rich sustainslightly compressed, saturated tonearticulate pick attackminimal effects, straight guitar-to-ampvintage humbucker warmthdynamic response to picking
Difficulty
The main riff of 'Tush' requires tight, fast shuffle rhythm playing with precise palm muting and pick attack, but uses straightforward chord shapes and no advanced techniques.
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