Riff Tone

American Woman

Lenny Kravitz

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall Plexi

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson PAF-style)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

wahDunlop Cry Baby Wah

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 1998-1999. Gear and settings are for the riff section of Lenny Kravitz's studio cover of 'American Woman'. Wah and fuzz pedals are confirmed for riff tone. Settings and gear are based on direct source recommendations for this song and era.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedwah-inflectedfuzzy and aggressivevintage British crunchmoderate midsslightly boosted treblefull and drivenraw and punchybiting bridge pickupsmooth sustain

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires good wah pedal coordination and control of fuzz dynamics for the iconic sound.

Sources

Tone Settings for American Woman by The Guess Who / Lenny Kravitz (guitar and amp) - Guitar Chalk

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