Riff Tone
Back for More
Ratt
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphics, 1984 era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, 1980s era, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsSeymour Duncan RTM Custom Shop Warren DeMartini Signature Humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6
treble8
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Notes
Studio recording for 'Back for More' from Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' (1984). Gear confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and aggressivesharp and bitingtight and percussivepunchy attackhigh-output humbucker clarityarticulate riff definitionbright upper midsslightly scooped low endassertive presenceminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking, accurate palm muting, and rhythmic precision typical of 80s glam metal, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarCharvel San Dimas (Warren DeMartini signature, custom graphics, 1984 era)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W head, 1980s era, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
PickupsSeymour Duncan RTM Custom Shop Warren DeMartini Signature Humbucker (bridge position)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6
treble8
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
Notes
Studio recording for 'Back for More' from Ratt's 'Out of the Cellar' (1984). Gear confirmed for this era and song by Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this specific riff section.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and aggressivesharp and bitingtight and percussivepunchy attackhigh-output humbucker clarityarticulate riff definitionbright upper midsslightly scooped low endassertive presenceminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, aggressive picking, accurate palm muting, and rhythmic precision typical of 80s glam metal, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Back for More settings for your amp
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