Riff Tone

Amphetamine Logic

The Sisters of Mercy

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Wayne Hussey on 'First and Last and Always')

AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, as per period and genre; no direct source for this song, but consistent with band/era/album and genre conventions)

PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson stock, likely T-Top or similar)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1984-1985; no direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Gear inferred from band/album era and genre. No live/touring substitutions included.

Tone Character(10)

tight, saturated rhythm crunchaggressive, biting attackpercussive, palm-muted power chordsmid-heavy, cutting through the mixslightly compressed, focused sustainminimal ambient washno audible modulation effectsclassic 80s British amp drivearticulate, not overly scoopeddistinct, punchy riff clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, aggressive palm muting and fast, accurate power chord changes, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

The Sisters of Mercy – First and Last and Always - Equipboard

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