Riff Tone

Dakota

Stereophonics

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar

AmpMatchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsFender single-coil Jaguar pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

distortionMXR MXR M-151 Doubleshot Distortion

flangerBoss Boss BF-3 Flanger

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2004-2005. Kelly Jones confirmed use of Fender Jaguars and Mustangs for the album 'Language. Sex. Violence. Other?' (which includes 'Dakota'). Adam Zindani also played rhythm parts live with a Fender Telecaster Custom, but the main riff is attributed to Kelly Jones. Pedalboard evidence from the era shows Boss BD-2 Blues Driver, MXR Doubleshot Distortion, Boss DD-3 Delay, Boss BF-3 Flanger, and no evidence of amp-based effects. No direct studio knob settings found; settings estimated based on amp, genre, and era.

Tone Character(10)

raw and grittybright and cuttingrich, warm midrangedynamic and drivingslightly compressedmodulated shimmertight and percussiveopen, airy top endpunchy attackedge-of-breakup crunch

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight alternate picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward fretting and rhythm. The main challenge is maintaining timing with the delay and modulation effects.

Sources

Stereophonics: “It's about having confidence in yourself as ...Kelly Jones' Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps Stereophonics Members, Gear & Sound Adam Zindani, Stereophonics Guitarist Gear

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