Riff Tone

Grace

Jeff Buckley

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1983 Fender Telecaster

AmpFender Vibroverb '63 Reissue

PickupsFender single-coil (stock, possibly slightly out-of-phase wiring)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Buckley used a rented Fender Vibroverb '63 Reissue from S.I.R. Studios for the 'Grace' album sessions. The Telecaster is known for a slightly out-of-phase, glassy sound due to wiring quirks. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the clean riff section.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and brightvery clear and articulatebell-like shimmerslightly out-of-phase sparkleclean and dynamiclush reverb ambiencetouch-sensitive responseopen and airynot compressed or overdrivensubtle warmth from tube amp

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced chord shapes, nuanced right-hand dynamics, and precise articulation to maintain clarity and shimmer in a clean setting, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Jeff Buckley – Grace - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Playing Grace and Hallelujah on Jeff Buckley's real Telecaster - Reddit Alter Bridge on making their riffiest record at 5150 Studios | Guitar World 7 easy ways to improve your rhythm guitar tone | MusicRadar

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