Riff Tone

Cut Some Rug

The Bluetones

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch Duo Jet

AmpMarshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

flangerDigiTech DigiTech X-Series Turbo Flange

tremoloBoss Boss TR-2 Tremolo

Notes

Studio recording, 1996; Adam Devlin is seen using the Gretsch Duo Jet and Marshall JCM2000 DSL in live and studio contexts for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. Pedalboard evidence from the era supports the use of listed pedals.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and melodicbright and articulatetight rhythmic attackslight midrange emphasiscrunchy but not high-gainwarm and punchyresonant and shimmeringdynamic and engagingclean yet expansiveBritpop clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean chord transitions with a jangly Britpop feel, but does not involve advanced lead or technical techniques.

Sources

Adam Devlin, The Bluetones Guitarist Gear | Equipboard The Bluetones Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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