Riff Tone
Close My Eyes Forever
Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Warlock (likely NJ Series, 1980s, with stock pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (1980s, studio recording)
PickupsB.C. Rich stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio or B.C. Rich branded, passive, high-output)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Lita Ford is known to have used her B.C. Rich Warlock and Marshall JCM800s in the studio for the 'Lita' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific clean section. No pedalboard or effect pedal evidence for the clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and shimmeringwarm and slightly compressedsubtle chorus modulationbell-like note claritylush studio reverbarticulate and presentgentle pick attackopen, ringing chordssmooth sustain with no breakup80s power ballad clean
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward with open and barre chords, but requires careful picking and dynamic control to maintain the clean, shimmering tone and even volume.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarB.C. Rich Warlock (likely NJ Series, 1980s, with stock pickups)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (1980s, studio recording)
PickupsB.C. Rich stock humbuckers (likely DiMarzio or B.C. Rich branded, passive, high-output)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1988. Lita Ford is known to have used her B.C. Rich Warlock and Marshall JCM800s in the studio for the 'Lita' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this specific clean section. No pedalboard or effect pedal evidence for the clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and shimmeringwarm and slightly compressedsubtle chorus modulationbell-like note claritylush studio reverbarticulate and presentgentle pick attackopen, ringing chordssmooth sustain with no breakup80s power ballad clean
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward with open and barre chords, but requires careful picking and dynamic control to maintain the clean, shimmering tone and even volume.