Riff Tone

Ang Pinagmulan

IV OF SPADES

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarBrian May Guitars BMG Special

AmpLine 6 Pocket POD Guitar Amp Emulator

PickupsTri-Sonic style single-coil pickups (Brian May spec, series/parallel switching)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Gear confirmed for live and likely studio use on 'Ang Pinagmulan' riff section (2020). No evidence of a traditional amp; amp emulation via Pocket POD is documented. Studio vs live differences not specified, but live rig likely mirrors studio for this era.

Tone Character(10)

articulate and funkybright and present highstight and percussive attackclear note separationslightly compresseddynamic and responsivemild overdrivemodern pop-rock claritysubtle sustainnot heavily saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, with syncopated strumming, tight muting, and dynamic picking to achieve the song's signature groove and clarity.

Sources

IV of Spades – Ang Pinagmulan - Gear & Equipment Used on the ...Blaster Silonga, IV of Spades Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Brian May Guitars BMG Special - What To Know & Where To Buy

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