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Riff Tone

Cocaine

Eric Clapton

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s, possibly with Lace Sensor pickups and mid-boost circuit as per late '70s Clapton setup)
AmpMusic Man HD-130 Reverb Head into Music Man 412-GS cabinet
PickupsFender Lace Sensor single-coils with active mid-boost circuit

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1977. Clapton was known to use a Stratocaster with Lace Sensors and mid-boost circuit by this era, and Music Man HD-130 Reverb amp is confirmed by period advertisements and gear rundowns. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; overdrive likely from amp and/or mid-boost circuit.

Tone Character(10)
creamy and thickslightly compressedarticulate single notespunchy and percussive attackwarm with a hint of brightnessmoderate sustainnot overly saturatedclassic rock crunchtouch-sensitive dynamicssmooth top end

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing, muting, and articulation to capture the song's groove and punch.

Sources

Learn the playing styles of every Eric Clapton era with this epic lesson | Guitar WorldEric Clapton's Guitar Rig, Gear & Pedalboard | Equipboard

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