Riff Tone
Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Michael Jackson
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; likely a clean Fender or Roland Jazz Chorus, based on era and tone)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock for late 1970s Flying V)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1978-1979. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals for the guitar part; chorus effect is audible but sources confirm it was applied to the Rhodes, not the guitar. Guitar is rhythm/comping in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and percussivebright and articulatetight rhythmic attackminimal sustainno audible overdrivesnappy single-note linesdistinct from keyboard chorus effectfunk/disco compingclear note separationno palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with precise timing and muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast runs.
Sources
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Create Free AccountGuitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V
AmpUnknown (no direct evidence; likely a clean Fender or Roland Jazz Chorus, based on era and tone)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock for late 1970s Flying V)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1978-1979. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals for the guitar part; chorus effect is audible but sources confirm it was applied to the Rhodes, not the guitar. Guitar is rhythm/comping in the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and percussivebright and articulatetight rhythmic attackminimal sustainno audible overdrivesnappy single-note linesdistinct from keyboard chorus effectfunk/disco compingclear note separationno palm muting
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with precise timing and muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast runs.
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