Riff Tone
Bang and Blame (Remastered)
R.E.M.
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s American Standard, as used by Peter Buck on Monster album sessions)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, as used by Peter Buck in studio during Monster era)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 Monster album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific part.
Tone Character(10)
tight, percussive attackslightly gritty rhythm toneclear single-coil articulationpresent upper midscontrolled low endmodest amp breakupdynamic pick attackno heavy saturationdistinct Telecaster snapstudio rhythm clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s or early 1990s American Standard, as used by Peter Buck on Monster album sessions)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface, as used by Peter Buck in studio during Monster era)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994 Monster album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific part.
Tone Character(10)
tight, percussive attackslightly gritty rhythm toneclear single-coil articulationpresent upper midscontrolled low endmodest amp breakupdynamic pick attackno heavy saturationdistinct Telecaster snapstudio rhythm clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and dynamic control, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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