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Riff Tone
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Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarEarly Nineties Fender Telecaster Plus
AmpFender Eighty-Five (late 1980s solid-state combo, 1x12 Eminence speaker)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (The Bends sessions). Settings and gear confirmed for this era and song by Guitar World. Riff section uses bridge pickup and distortion pedals.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and focused rhythmpunchy attack from bridge humbuckerdry, immediate sound (no reverb)solid-state claritycrunchy, high-gain distortionslightly compressedmid-forward presencecutting treble without harshnessarticulate note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive strumming with precise palm muting and dynamic control, as well as accurate timing when engaging effects. While not technically advanced, it demands rhythmic precision and energy.
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Original Gear
GuitarEarly Nineties Fender Telecaster Plus
AmpFender Eighty-Five (late 1980s solid-state combo, 1x12 Eminence speaker)
Amp Settings
gain8
bass6.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 (The Bends sessions). Settings and gear confirmed for this era and song by Guitar World. Riff section uses bridge pickup and distortion pedals.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturatedtight and focused rhythmpunchy attack from bridge humbuckerdry, immediate sound (no reverb)solid-state claritycrunchy, high-gain distortionslightly compressedmid-forward presencecutting treble without harshnessarticulate note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive strumming with precise palm muting and dynamic control, as well as accurate timing when engaging effects. While not technically advanced, it demands rhythmic precision and energy.