Riff Tone

Gospel Plow

Screaming Trees

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late-60s or 70s, as used by Gary Lee Conner in early 90s studio recordings)

AmpAmpeg VT-40

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock Strat pickups, era-correct)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive

Notes

Studio recording, 1992 (Sweet Oblivion era). Gear inferred from Equipboard and period interviews; no direct studio photo for this song but Ampeg VT-40 and Stratocaster are consistently cited for this era and style. Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive is the only confirmed pedal for heavy riff tones. No evidence of modulation or time-based pedals in the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

fuzz-laden and grittywarm and analogmid-forward punchraw, visceral edgethick and saturateddynamic and aggressiveslightly compressed attackmelodic yet heavycrunchy rhythm texturevintage amp warmth

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm technique and dynamic control, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Screaming Trees Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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