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Riff Tone

Celebrity Skin

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Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarRickenbacker 360
AmpRandall Commander II RG-120 212
PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils

Amp Settings

gain7
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb1.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Gear confirmed as used by Courtney Love for the 'Celebrity Skin' album. No direct evidence for alternate guitars/amps for the riff section; Univox Hi-Flier is also associated with Love, but Rickenbacker 360 is most cited for this era and song.

Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressivefuzz-ladenbright and cuttingtight and focusedraw powerjangly clarityrobust and commandingpunchy attackmelodic over heavy rhythmanthemic energy

Difficulty

The riff is based on fast, aggressive power chords and requires tight, consistent strumming at a brisk tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

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