Riff Tone
Cigarettes and alcohol
Oasis
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Sheraton
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsEpiphone stock humbuckers (likely Alnico, dual humbucker configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff section; all overdrive/distortion is amp-based. No studio effects or modulation/delay/reverb pedals in the signal chain for the riff section. Bridge pickup used for main riff.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchaggressive bridge pickupraw, biting attackfull-bodied midrangetight, punchy rhythmclassic 90s Britpop rock driveminimal reverb, dry soundamp-driven distortionno audible modulation or delayloud, anthemic riffing
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires solid rhythm, punchy attack, and some accuracy in chord transitions. No advanced techniques, but tight timing and energy are essential.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Sheraton
AmpMarshall JCM900 4100 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsEpiphone stock humbuckers (likely Alnico, dual humbucker configuration)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1994. Gear confirmed for this era and song. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff section; all overdrive/distortion is amp-based. No studio effects or modulation/delay/reverb pedals in the signal chain for the riff section. Bridge pickup used for main riff.
Tone Character(10)
British crunchaggressive bridge pickupraw, biting attackfull-bodied midrangetight, punchy rhythmclassic 90s Britpop rock driveminimal reverb, dry soundamp-driven distortionno audible modulation or delayloud, anthemic riffing
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires solid rhythm, punchy attack, and some accuracy in chord transitions. No advanced techniques, but tight timing and energy are essential.
Cigarettes and alcohol settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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