Riff Tone

Cryin'

Aerosmith

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul 'Billie' Custom

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or JCM900 series typical for Perry in early 90s)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely 490R/498T or similar, stock for early 90s Les Paul Customs)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1993. Guitar World confirms Joe Perry used his custom 'Billie' Gibson Les Paul for 'Cryin'' in this era. No direct amp or pedalboard details for the riff section found in sources.

Tone Character(10)

British crunchwarm midrangepunchy attacktight rhythmslightly compressedsinging sustainarticulate pick attackfull-bodied lowspresent upper midsnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed, making it intermediate.

Sources

Joe Perry on the custom Gibson he made for his wife | Guitar World Aerosmith songs that sound the same - Reddit

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