Riff Tone
Gold on the Ceiling (2021 Remaster)
The Black Keys
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom SG (white, triple humbucker, as used by Dan Auerbach for 'Gold on the Ceiling' era)
AmpVintage small tube combo amp (likely Harmony, Silvertone, or Supro; exact model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsIbanez humbuckers (exact model unspecified, likely stock or era-correct replacements)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzShin-ei Shin-ei Companion Fuzz FY-6
Notes
Studio recording, 2011 (for El Camino, applies to 2021 Remaster). Guitar and amp choice based on live and studio evidence for this song/era. No evidence of modern digital amps or modeling. Fuzz pedals and vintage amps are core to this tone.
Tone Character(10)
gnarly, buzzy fuzzoctave-up artifactsthick, saturated riff soundlo-fi garage rock texturecompressed sustainaggressive, mid-heavy attackraw and harmonically richpunchy, forward midrangeslightly gated fuzz decayvintage amp breakup
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing and control of a high-gain fuzz tone, making it moderately challenging for beginners but accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarIbanez Custom SG (white, triple humbucker, as used by Dan Auerbach for 'Gold on the Ceiling' era)
AmpVintage small tube combo amp (likely Harmony, Silvertone, or Supro; exact model not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsIbanez humbuckers (exact model unspecified, likely stock or era-correct replacements)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzShin-ei Shin-ei Companion Fuzz FY-6
Notes
Studio recording, 2011 (for El Camino, applies to 2021 Remaster). Guitar and amp choice based on live and studio evidence for this song/era. No evidence of modern digital amps or modeling. Fuzz pedals and vintage amps are core to this tone.
Tone Character(10)
gnarly, buzzy fuzzoctave-up artifactsthick, saturated riff soundlo-fi garage rock texturecompressed sustainaggressive, mid-heavy attackraw and harmonically richpunchy, forward midrangeslightly gated fuzz decayvintage amp breakup
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight timing and control of a high-gain fuzz tone, making it moderately challenging for beginners but accessible to intermediate players.
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