Riff Tone

Fight The Good Fight

Triumph

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-335 (likely 1970s or early 1980s, as used by Rik Emmett in this era for studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JMP 100-watt head (late 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Rik Emmett in studio and live for this song/era)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock or PAF-style, as per typical ES-335 of the era)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1981 (Allied Forces album). No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section; most sources reference Marshall amps and ES-335 for Rik Emmett's core rhythm tone. No evidence of chorus, delay, or flanger on the riff section. Live performances may differ, but this is for the original studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

British crunchtight and articulate rhythmclear note separationpunchy midrangeslightly compressed attackwarm humbucker responseclassic rock drivedynamic pick attackfocused, percussive riffingno audible modulation or time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff demands tight, articulate rhythm playing with syncopated power chords and palm muting, requiring intermediate to advanced control and stamina.

Sources

Triumph - Fight The Good Fight...Any love? : r/ClassicRock "US Festival" 1983 (Triumph - "Fight the Good Fight")

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