Riff Tone

2 + 2 = 5

Radiohead

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe (Black, likely 1970s reissue)

AmpFender Eighty-Five (solid-state combo amp, studio recording)

PickupsWide Range Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall Shredmaster

Notes

Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Hail to the Thief sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed by The King of Gear and Songsterr tab. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the riff section.

Tone Character(9)

crunchy and dynamictight, percussive attackslightly compressedarticulate note separationpunchy midrangemodest amp breakupnot overly brightcontrolled sustainclear, focused rhythm tone

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with precise palm muting and dynamic control, as well as accurate timing to lock in with the band. The crunch tone demands clarity and articulation in chord voicings.

Sources

2+2=5 2 + 2 = 5 Tab by Radiohead - Thom Yorke Fender Telecaster Deluxe Rhythm Guitar Radiohead “Creep” Guitar Tone Breakdown | KuassaKUASSA

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