Riff Tone

Criss Cross

The Rolling Stones

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

Guitar1957 Gibson Les Paul Custom (Keith Richards, main riff section, studio recording)

AmpAmpeg SVT (studio recording, likely used for main riff as per Stones' early 70s sessions)

PickupsP.A.F. humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1972-1973 era. Gear inferred from Stones' known studio setups for 'Goats Head Soup' sessions. No direct source confirms exact amp/guitar for 'Criss Cross' riff, but Les Paul Custom and Ampeg SVT are widely cited for this era's riff tones. No evidence of pedal use on riff section.

Tone Character(10)

punchy and mid-forwardclassic British crunchtight, percussive attackwarm, thick low-midsslightly compressedarticulate chord definitiontouch-sensitivevintage humbucker growlsubtle amp reverbno audible modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated, driving rhythm, tight timing, and dynamic control to achieve the Stones' signature punchy groove.

Sources

11 alternate and open tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World

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