Riff Tone
Bridge of Sighs (2007 Remaster)
Robin Trower
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1973 Fender Stratocaster with maple neck
Ampc. 1973-74 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head into Marshall Model 1982 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12H speakers
PickupsFender single-coil (middle pickup selected)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass4.5
mid8
treble3.5
reverb2
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationShin-Ei Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe (Chorus setting)
boostUnknown Custom boost/preamp pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 1974 album session (used for 2007 Remaster). Settings and gear confirmed for original studio recording, not live. Uni-Vibe and boost/preamp pedal in front of amp.
Tone Character(10)
thick and chewypsychedelic swirlwarm and hauntingedge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitivesinging sustaindark and forbodingBritish crunchnotably atmosphericdynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to expressive vibrato, dynamic control, and the need to phrase with the swirling Uni-Vibe modulation. While not technically fast, the tone and feel are challenging to master.
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Original Gear
Guitar1973 Fender Stratocaster with maple neck
Ampc. 1973-74 Marshall Model 1959 Super Lead 100-watt head into Marshall Model 1982 4x12 cabinet with Celestion G12H speakers
PickupsFender single-coil (middle pickup selected)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass4.5
mid8
treble3.5
reverb2
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationShin-Ei Shin-Ei Uni-Vibe (Chorus setting)
boostUnknown Custom boost/preamp pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 1974 album session (used for 2007 Remaster). Settings and gear confirmed for original studio recording, not live. Uni-Vibe and boost/preamp pedal in front of amp.
Tone Character(10)
thick and chewypsychedelic swirlwarm and hauntingedge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitivesinging sustaindark and forbodingBritish crunchnotably atmosphericdynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to expressive vibrato, dynamic control, and the need to phrase with the swirling Uni-Vibe modulation. While not technically fast, the tone and feel are challenging to master.