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Riff Tone

Fight Like A Brave

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1980s Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late 70s/early 80s)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1987. Guitarist Hillel Slovak is confirmed to have used a Les Paul for this era and is seen playing one live on 'Fight Like A Brave' in 1988. The JCM800 was his main amp for this album. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; fuzz/distortion is from amp. No chorus, flanger, or delay audible or documented for the riff.

Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedaggressive and bitingtight, percussive funk rhythmmid-heavy punchraw amp drivedynamic and responsive to pickingnot overly compressedclassic Marshall cruncharticulate single-note riffingno modulation or ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, percussive funk picking with tight muting and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Forgotten Heroes: Hillel Slovak - Premier GuitarFight Like A Brave - Red Hot Chili Peppers [Rock] : r/Music

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