Riff Tone
Do It Again
Steely Dan
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpFender Twin Reverb
PickupsSingle-coil
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence4
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationMXR MXR Phase 90
Notes
Steely Dan often used clean, articulate tones with a hint of warmth.
Tone Character(5)
Clean and articulateWarm and smoothTouch-sensitiveJazz-influencedArticulate single-coil clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires precision and a good sense of timing to maintain the groove and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpFender Twin Reverb
PickupsSingle-coil
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence4
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationMXR MXR Phase 90
Sources
Notes
Steely Dan often used clean, articulate tones with a hint of warmth.
Tone Character(5)
Clean and articulateWarm and smoothTouch-sensitiveJazz-influencedArticulate single-coil clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires precision and a good sense of timing to maintain the groove and articulation.
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