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Riff Tone
Ulterior Motives (1985 AOP Mix)
Who's Who? & Christopher Saint
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely 1980s superstrat or similar, model not confirmed)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar 1980s rock amp, model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp used on the 1985 AOP Mix studio recording. All available sources are streaming links, reviews, or general info. Gear is estimated based on 1980s synth-rock/rock production norms. Studio recording, 1985.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulateslight chorus shimmermodest reverb ambienceclear note separationmedium sustainpercussive attacknot overly compressedno heavy fuzz80s studio polish
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clean articulation and timing to match the chorus effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely 1980s superstrat or similar, model not confirmed)
AmpUnknown (likely Marshall JCM800 or similar 1980s rock amp, model not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp used on the 1985 AOP Mix studio recording. All available sources are streaming links, reviews, or general info. Gear is estimated based on 1980s synth-rock/rock production norms. Studio recording, 1985.
Tone Character(10)
tight and punchybright and articulateslight chorus shimmermodest reverb ambienceclear note separationmedium sustainpercussive attacknot overly compressedno heavy fuzz80s studio polish
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clean articulation and timing to match the chorus effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.