Riff Tone
Dark Red
Steve Lacy
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSquier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster
AmpFender Frontman 212R 100-Watt 2x12-Inch Guitar Combo Amp
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Guitar confirmed from song cover and Equipboard. Amp seen in studio photos and Equipboard. No evidence of signature model or other guitars/amps for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate single-coil claritylo-fi, vintage-inspireddynamic and touch-sensitivewarm but present midssubtle amp reverbnot heavily compressedopen and airyminimal effects coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy, dynamic control to maintain a clean-yet-edgy tone, and familiarity with syncopated chord voicings, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarSquier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster
AmpFender Frontman 212R 100-Watt 2x12-Inch Guitar Combo Amp
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Guitar confirmed from song cover and Equipboard. Amp seen in studio photos and Equipboard. No evidence of signature model or other guitars/amps for this recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate single-coil claritylo-fi, vintage-inspireddynamic and touch-sensitivewarm but present midssubtle amp reverbnot heavily compressedopen and airyminimal effects coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy, dynamic control to maintain a clean-yet-edgy tone, and familiarity with syncopated chord voicings, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.