Riff Tone
hocus pocus
Unknown Artist
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarLate-'60s Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpFender SS1000 Super Showman (solid-state preamp head, Channel 1) with two XFL1000 4x12 cabinets
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late-'60s)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4.5
mid7
treble8
reverb1
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
boostColorsound Colorsound Power Boost
Notes
Studio recording, 1971, settings and gear confirmed for original studio version of 'Hocus Pocus' riff section. Distortion from Colorsound Power Boost pedal, not amp fuzz. Guitar volume and tone both at 10. Used bridge pickup. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive grit and grindbright and articulatetight low endclear note separationbiting attackmajor 7 chords ring out clearlycrunchy rhythmdynamic responseno muddinesshigh treble presence
Difficulty
The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, complex chord changes, and the need for precise, aggressive picking to maintain clarity and articulation at high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarLate-'60s Gibson Les Paul Custom
AmpFender SS1000 Super Showman (solid-state preamp head, Channel 1) with two XFL1000 4x12 cabinets
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, late-'60s)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass4.5
mid7
treble8
reverb1
presence7
Effects & Signal Chain
boostColorsound Colorsound Power Boost
Notes
Studio recording, 1971, settings and gear confirmed for original studio version of 'Hocus Pocus' riff section. Distortion from Colorsound Power Boost pedal, not amp fuzz. Guitar volume and tone both at 10. Used bridge pickup. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive grit and grindbright and articulatetight low endclear note separationbiting attackmajor 7 chords ring out clearlycrunchy rhythmdynamic responseno muddinesshigh treble presence
Difficulty
The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, complex chord changes, and the need for precise, aggressive picking to maintain clarity and articulation at high speed.
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