Riff Tone

Electric Eyes (Alternate Version)

Thor

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (no direct source for exact model on this recording; likely a Gibson or similar humbucker-equipped guitar based on genre/era)

AmpUnknown (no direct source for exact amp model on this recording; likely a Marshall or similar British-voiced amp based on genre/era and typical classic metal/rock production)

PickupsHumbucker (exact model unknown; likely standard humbucker based on genre/era)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, early 1980s (original Thor album era); no direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model used on this alternate version. Settings and effects inferred from genre, era, and audible tone. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright but full-bodiedmid-forward voicingslight breakupcrunchy rhythm toneattack and bitetouch-sensitive dynamicswarmth for full chordsclarity for pickingmoderate compressionslightly pushed amp

Difficulty

The riff requires moderately tight palm muting and consistent picking at a medium tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Third Eye Blind Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Getting the Electric Eye tone: how to get closer? : r/Guitar - Reddit

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