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I Am the Resurrection

The Stone Roses

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or 1980s, sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JCM800 head with 4x12 cab

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, likely T-Top or similar)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-89. Gear confirmed for debut album era by multiple sources, including Equipboard and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section. No pedalboard evidence for the riff section; Squire was known to use pedals for solos and effects sections but the main riff is dry.

Tone Character(10)

bright and janglycrunchy British amp characterarticulate and defined chordsslight breakup with dynamic responsetight low endupper-mid presenceminimal effects colorationopen and percussive attackclassic indie/alternative rock rhythmnot overly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise strumming and alternate picking at a brisk tempo, with tight chord changes and clarity despite amp crunch. It's challenging for intermediate players due to the speed and rhythmic accuracy needed.

Sources

John Squire - Equipboard Guitars Used In The 50 Best Guitar Solos | Equipboard

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Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s or 1980s, sunburst finish)

AmpMarshall JCM800 head with 4x12 cab

PickupsHumbucker (stock Gibson, likely T-Top or similar)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

John Squire - Equipboard Guitars Used In The 50 Best Guitar Solos | Equipboard

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-89. Gear confirmed for debut album era by multiple sources, including Equipboard and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section. No pedalboard evidence for the riff section; Squire was known to use pedals for solos and effects sections but the main riff is dry.

Tone Character(10)

bright and janglycrunchy British amp characterarticulate and defined chordsslight breakup with dynamic responsetight low endupper-mid presenceminimal effects colorationopen and percussive attackclassic indie/alternative rock rhythmnot overly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise strumming and alternate picking at a brisk tempo, with tight chord changes and clarity despite amp crunch. It's challenging for intermediate players due to the speed and rhythmic accuracy needed.

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