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Where Is My Mind? (2007 Remaster)
Pixies
GuitarRiffDistortedrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s, as used by Joey Santiago on Surfer Rosa)
AmpVox AC30 (likely 1970s or 1980s model, as used in Surfer Rosa sessions)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass6
gain4
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bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear single-coil articulationopen and airydynamic picking responsechimey top endmodest amp breakupclean sustain with subtle gritno heavy distortion or fuzzpercussive attack
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires clean, consistent picking and dynamic control to maintain the song's signature chime and edge-of-breakup tone.
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