Riff Tone

Crimson and Clover

Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Melody Maker (Eric Carmen's, late 1960s model)

AmpMusic Man HD-130 2x12 combo

PickupsSingle-coil (original Melody Maker pickup)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, 1981; Joan Jett used her vintage Gibson Melody Maker (purchased from Eric Carmen) and her main Music Man HD-130 amp for the recording of 'Crimson and Clover.' No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section. Minimal pedal use; mostly plug-and-play setup.

Tone Character(9)

classic rock crunchslightly gritty edgetight, punchy rhythmclear single-coil articulationwarm midrange focusmodest amp breakupaudible tremolo pulsedynamic, responsive attackminimal pedal coloration

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires precise timing to match the tremolo pulse and consistent attack for the classic rock crunch.

Sources

Joan Jett Talks Gibson Melody Makers, the Runaways, Pre-Show Jitters and More Joan Jett's Contributions to Music I can still hear the silly tremolo of Crimson and Clover ...

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