Riff Tone
Addicted to Love
Robert Palmer
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown Superstrat-style guitar (likely Charvel or similar, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
Amp1977 Marshall 50-watt combo (Harry Colby modified)
PickupsLikely humbucker in bridge position (exact model unknown, but typical for Martinez's session work in this era)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording at Compass Point, 1985-1986. Eddie Martinez confirms use of his 50-watt Marshall combo, modified by Harry Colby, for the riff and main rhythm guitar on the original studio recording. No explicit confirmation of exact guitar model or pedal use for the riff section; live rigs and other session work not included.
Tone Character(10)
big guitar crunchtight, punchy attackcrunchy rhythm guitarspercussive and drivingBritish amp biteclear note separationnot overly saturatedslightly compressedstudio-polishedmassive, radio-ready sound
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires consistent palm muting and precise timing with the drum machine, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown Superstrat-style guitar (likely Charvel or similar, exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
Amp1977 Marshall 50-watt combo (Harry Colby modified)
PickupsLikely humbucker in bridge position (exact model unknown, but typical for Martinez's session work in this era)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording at Compass Point, 1985-1986. Eddie Martinez confirms use of his 50-watt Marshall combo, modified by Harry Colby, for the riff and main rhythm guitar on the original studio recording. No explicit confirmation of exact guitar model or pedal use for the riff section; live rigs and other session work not included.
Tone Character(10)
big guitar crunchtight, punchy attackcrunchy rhythm guitarspercussive and drivingBritish amp biteclear note separationnot overly saturatedslightly compressedstudio-polishedmassive, radio-ready sound
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires consistent palm muting and precise timing with the drum machine, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.