Riff Tone

Crazy On You

Heart

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Ovation Legend 1617 Acoustic-Electric

AmpDirect to console (studio), possible light EQ/comp in mix; no electric amp used for riff section

PickupsOvation piezo pickup (undersaddle, stock for 1970s Legend 1617)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1975-1976 (Dreamboat Annie sessions). The riff section is played on a 1970s Ovation Legend 1617 acoustic-electric, plugged direct or possibly through a DI box. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the main riff. All sources and live footage confirm acoustic for riff. No pedals or effects except possible light plate reverb from studio mix.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecrisp high endwarm midrange presencenatural acoustic resonancedynamic fingerstyle attackpercussive and rhythmicclear note separationslight studio reverb for spaceno distortion or overdriveexpressive dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique at a fast tempo, with complex chord shapes and dynamic articulation, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Interview: Nancy Wilson - Goddess of Rhythm - Premier Guitar Nancy Wilson: The Power Behind Heart's Sound - Premier Guitar

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