Riff Tone

Feelin' Satisfied

Boston

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Goldtop (1957 reissue, heavily modified by Tom Scholz)

AmpScholz Rockman (prototype modules: Distortion Generator, Sustainor, EQ, Chorus/Delay)

PickupsDiMarzio Super Distortion humbuckers (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass4.5

mid8.5

treble6

reverb1.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionScholz Research & Development Rockman Distortion Generator (rackmount)

chorusScholz Research & Development Rockman Stereo Chorus/Delay (rackmount)

delayScholz Research & Development Rockman Stereo Chorus/Delay (rackmount)

eqDBX or Scholz Research & Development Rockman Dual 15-band EQ (rackmount, e.g., DBX 215 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1978 (album released 1979). Tom Scholz used his custom Rockman rack modules for the Boston debut and 'Don't Look Back' era, including 'Feelin' Satisfied'. No evidence of traditional tube amps on this recording; all tones were achieved with the Rockman system and studio rack effects.

Tone Character(10)

mid-heavy and saturatedtight, compressed attackchunky and articulate rhythmbright but not harshclassic Boston 'nasal' EQ curvechorus-fattened stereo imageslightly scooped lowsstudio-polished claritysmooth sustainarticulate pick attack

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level rhythmic precision, palm muting, and dynamic control to achieve the tight, articulate Boston sound, but does not involve advanced lead or complex chord voicings.

Sources

How do you get that "Boston" tone The NEWER Ultimate Settings Thread!Best pedals to get a classic boston tone? : r/guitarpedals

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