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Riff Tone

Vicioso

El Tri

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-1980s, as used by Alex Lora in this era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, circa 1985-1986. No direct source confirms the exact gear for 'Vicioso', but period interviews and live photos from the era show Alex Lora using a Gibson Les Paul Standard into a Marshall JCM800. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; distortion comes from amp. No evidence of effects loop or additional rack gear for this song.

Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and punchymid-forward presencewarm low endclear upper midsarticulate pick attackslightly compressedmodest amp reverbno audible modulationdynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm technique and palm muting but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings. Moderate tempo and classic rock feel make it accessible to intermediate players.

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