Riff Tone
Edge of Seventeen
Stevie Nicks
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1970s or 1980, black finish)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (likely silverface, late 70s/early 80s)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 70s/early 80s)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980-1981. Waddy Wachtel played the riff using his Les Paul Custom into a small Fender amp, with no effects or pedals, as confirmed by his own interview. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateclear single-note definitionslightly biting upper midsdynamic and punchyminimal breakupno audible effectsdistinct string separationstudio directnessuncompressed clean
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, consistent alternate picking and precise muting to maintain the relentless, percussive groove for an extended duration, demanding stamina and rhythmic accuracy.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely late 1970s or 1980, black finish)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (likely silverface, late 70s/early 80s)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 70s/early 80s)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence3
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1980-1981. Waddy Wachtel played the riff using his Les Paul Custom into a small Fender amp, with no effects or pedals, as confirmed by his own interview. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateclear single-note definitionslightly biting upper midsdynamic and punchyminimal breakupno audible effectsdistinct string separationstudio directnessuncompressed clean
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, consistent alternate picking and precise muting to maintain the relentless, percussive groove for an extended duration, demanding stamina and rhythmic accuracy.