Riff Tone

Gold On the Ceiling

The Black Keys

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez Custom SG (white, triple humbucker, late 60s/early 70s model)

AmpUnknown vintage tube amp (likely Fender or Marshall, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsIbanez humbuckers (likely original, triple configuration)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Fuzz

eqEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job

Notes

Gear is for studio recording of 'Gold On the Ceiling' (2011, El Camino album). Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and live footage; amp model not explicitly identified in any source for this song/recording. Pedals confirmed from studio rig rundown.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedthick and mid-heavypunchy attackraw garage rock edgeslightly compressedvintage fuzz textureclear note separationaggressive but not harshbridge pickup biteclassic rock fuzz

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm and need for tight muting with a saturated fuzz tone, but does not require advanced technique.

Sources

Dan Auerbach's Guitars, Amps, Pedalboard & Gear | Equipboard The Black Keys – El Camino - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album

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