Riff Tone
Fade into You
Mazzy Star
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Kay Custom Kraft Sizzler K4144
AmpUnknown tube amp (model not confirmed in sources; likely vintage Fender or similar clean amp, but no direct evidence)
PickupsSingle-coil (original Kay Sizzler pickups)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
reverb7.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1993 (album released 1993, recorded 1992-1993). Guitar confirmed from live footage and gear sale. Amp model not confirmed in any source. Lexicon PCM 60 digital reverb processor used for reverb in studio.
Tone Character(10)
dreamy and lushglassy sustainsoft attackwarm and rounded highsslightly scooped midsethereal and atmosphericclear note separationprominent reverb tailmellow and floatinggentle, haunting quality
Difficulty
The riff is technically simple in terms of note choice and rhythm, but requires good slide technique, intonation, and dynamic control to achieve the signature dreamy, sustained tone.
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This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Kay Custom Kraft Sizzler K4144
AmpUnknown tube amp (model not confirmed in sources; likely vintage Fender or similar clean amp, but no direct evidence)
PickupsSingle-coil (original Kay Sizzler pickups)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
mid6
treble6
reverb7.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1993 (album released 1993, recorded 1992-1993). Guitar confirmed from live footage and gear sale. Amp model not confirmed in any source. Lexicon PCM 60 digital reverb processor used for reverb in studio.
Tone Character(10)
dreamy and lushglassy sustainsoft attackwarm and rounded highsslightly scooped midsethereal and atmosphericclear note separationprominent reverb tailmellow and floatinggentle, haunting quality
Difficulty
The riff is technically simple in terms of note choice and rhythm, but requires good slide technique, intonation, and dynamic control to achieve the signature dreamy, sustained tone.
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