Riff Tone

Derecho Demonico

Jack White

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSt. Vincent Signature Ernie Ball Music Man

Amp1960s Fender Twin Reverb

PickupsErnie Ball Music Man custom mini-humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Jack White used the St. Vincent Signature Ernie Ball Music Man guitar for the riff section of 'Derecho Demonico' as seen in SNL performances and corroborated by fan discussions. The amp is likely the Fender Twin Reverb, a staple in his recent studio and live setups. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

spiky octaval toneswarm breakup drawlsfuzz-laden riffaggressive attackarticulate and bitingtight low endmidrange punchdynamic pick responseslightly compressedraw and energetic

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive picking and tight rhythmic accuracy, especially under heavy fuzz. Dynamic control is needed to maintain clarity and articulation.

Sources

A Guide to Jack White’s Guitars and Gear | Gear4music St. Vincent tweaked over Jack White using her signature guitar on SNL What pedals is Jack White using on SNL : r/guitarpedals

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