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Riff Tone

Vacation

The Go-Go's

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard (early 1970s, likely 1972-1974, as used by Jane Wiedlin on 'Vacation' recording)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, possibly blended with Marshall 50W combo per era-appropriate sources)

Amp Settings

gain4
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording for 'Vacation' (1982). Jane Wiedlin used a Gibson SG Standard through a Vox AC30, possibly with a Marshall 50W combo blended in. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; tone is bright, clean, and punchy. No chorus, delay, or modulation audible in the riff. All evidence points to amp-only signal chain for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyclean yet punchycrisp attackarticulate and percussivesparkling highstight rhythmdynamic and energeticslightly edgy breakupno audible effects colorationCalifornia pop/rock vibe

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight, consistent strumming and clean articulation, but uses simple chord shapes and no advanced techniques.

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