Riff Tone
Bad Habit
Steve Lacy
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Steve Lacy People Pleaser Signature or standard Stratocaster)
AmpFender Twin Reverb
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss ME-80 (compression patch likely)
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Steve Lacy is confirmed to use a Fender Stratocaster and Fender Twin Reverb for 'Bad Habit' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No explicit pedalboard details for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyclean and articulatepercussive attackslightly compressedwarm midsclear note separationdynamic responsesubtle amp reverbminimal breakupfunky, rhythmic feel
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated funk rhythm, clean articulation, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Steve Lacy People Pleaser Signature or standard Stratocaster)
AmpFender Twin Reverb
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionBoss Boss ME-80 (compression patch likely)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. Steve Lacy is confirmed to use a Fender Stratocaster and Fender Twin Reverb for 'Bad Habit' era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No explicit pedalboard details for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyclean and articulatepercussive attackslightly compressedwarm midsclear note separationdynamic responsesubtle amp reverbminimal breakupfunky, rhythmic feel
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated funk rhythm, clean articulation, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.