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Riff Tone
Ziggy Stardust (2012 Remaster)
David Bowie
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely 1968 model, used by Mick Ronson)
AmpMarshall Major 200W head with matching Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971-1972, Trident Studios, London. Gear confirmed for Ziggy Stardust era and specifically used by Mick Ronson for the main riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this part.
Tone Character(10)
thick and punchyBritish crunchmid-forwardwarm but articulatetight, percussive attacksinging sustainclassic glam rock edgeslightly compresseddistinct note separationnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with precise muting and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, likely 1968 model, used by Mick Ronson)
AmpMarshall Major 200W head with matching Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1971-1972, Trident Studios, London. Gear confirmed for Ziggy Stardust era and specifically used by Mick Ronson for the main riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this part.
Tone Character(10)
thick and punchyBritish crunchmid-forwardwarm but articulatetight, percussive attacksinging sustainclassic glam rock edgeslightly compresseddistinct note separationnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with precise muting and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.