Riff Tone

Easy Lover

Philip Bailey & Phil Collins

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-346

AmpUnknown (amp model not confirmed for studio recording; likely a Marshall or Mesa/Boogie based on era and genre, but no direct evidence found)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely '57 Classics or similar, stock for ES-346)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1984. Guitar confirmed as ES-346 for the riff/lead section. No explicit amp or pedal info found for the original studio session. Daryl Stuermer played the riff and lead parts on the ES-346 for the original recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchybright and articulatefull-bodied midrangeclear note separationslightly compressedpercussive attackmoderate sustaincrisp top endnot overly saturated80s pop/rock drive

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive strumming with precise muting and fast chord changes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Daryl Stuermer to Sell Genesis, Phil Collins Tour Gear | Reverb News [QUESTION] How can I replicate the tone of Easy Lover on ... - Reddit

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