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Riff Tone

Virgin Killer

Scorpions

Guitarmetal1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (1970s, likely late-60s/early-70s model, maple neck, stock single coils)
AmpMarshall Plexi (Super Lead 1959, 100W, likely with 4x12 cabinet, late 60s/early 70s model)

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1976. Uli Jon Roth has stated he plugged straight into the amp for this era, with no pedals except possibly a Fuzz Face (rarely used, and considered 'too brutal' for his taste). No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section. Settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp type.

Tone Character(10)
classic British crunchtight and articulate rhythmaggressive but not high-gainclear note separationpercussive attackslightly compressedvintage Stratocaster bitedynamic response to pickingno audible effectsraw amp-driven overdrive

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting, with a strong sense of rhythm and dynamic control to maintain clarity at high speed.

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