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Riff Tone
walk
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Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior
AmpAmpeg V-2 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion G12M25 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4
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Notes
Studio recording, 1975; settings and gear confirmed for riff section of Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way'. No pedals used for riff, only amp and guitar. Fuzz pedal used for outro solo only.
Tone Character(10)
mid-heavy crunchtight and percussiveraw and bitingarticulate single notesdynamic and punchydry, direct amp sounddistinct P-90 biteno reverb or ambienceclassic rock rhythmslightly compressed attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated shuffle rhythm with precise muting and dynamic pick attack, making it intermediate for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1960 Gibson Les Paul Junior
AmpAmpeg V-2 head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion G12M25 speakers)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1975; settings and gear confirmed for riff section of Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way'. No pedals used for riff, only amp and guitar. Fuzz pedal used for outro solo only.
Tone Character(10)
mid-heavy crunchtight and percussiveraw and bitingarticulate single notesdynamic and punchydry, direct amp sounddistinct P-90 biteno reverb or ambienceclassic rock rhythmslightly compressed attack
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated shuffle rhythm with precise muting and dynamic pick attack, making it intermediate for most players.