Riff Tone

Here Comes Your Man

Pixies

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarOvation Viper Electric Guitar

AmpUnknown (studio amp not confirmed for this song/section)

PickupsOvation Viper single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-1989 for 'Doolittle'. Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and interviews for this era. No direct evidence of amp model or pedals used specifically on the studio recording of 'Here Comes Your Man' riff section. Most pedalboard info is for live use or general Pixies performances.

Tone Character(10)

bright and janglyarticulate and percussiveclear note separationslightly compressedmodest reverbdynamic and responsivepop/rock janglestudio clarityno audible overdriveclean, sparkling highs

Difficulty

The riff is based on open chords and straightforward picking, but requires clean execution and rhythmic accuracy to maintain the song's jangly, percussive feel.

Sources

Joey Santiago's Guitars, Amps, Pedals & Other Gear | Equipboard

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