Riff Tone

Can't Stop

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1960 Fender Custom Telecaster

AmpMarshall Major (studio recording, By The Way era)

PickupsFender single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR M133 Micro Amp

Notes

Studio recording, 2001-2002. John Frusciante used his 1960 Fender Custom Telecaster for the main riff/clean sections of 'Can't Stop.' The amp was a Marshall Major, with a MXR Micro Amp pedal for a clean boost. No chorus, delay, or modulation effects are present in the clean riff. Settings are estimated based on typical Frusciante clean tones and forum discussions.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveclean with slight fatnessdynamic and punchy attackminimal breakupclear note separationslight amp reverb for spaceno modulation or delayTelecaster bridge pickup snapresponsive to picking dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming with precise muting and dynamic control at a fast tempo, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Can't Stop Guitar Tone : r/RedHotChiliPeppers - Reddit Red Hot Chili Peppers' Can't Stop Guitar tone - Reddit John Frusciante's Gear, Guitars, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Help recreating "can't stop"

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