Riff Tone

I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) [2007 Stereo Mix]

Genesis

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (1970s, Steve Hackett's main electric for Genesis studio work)

AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head into Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1973 recording)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)

modulationUnknown Flanger or chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1973 (used for Selling England by the Pound, including 'I Know What I Like'); not live rig; no evidence of alternate guitars for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

modulated and swirlingbright and articulateslightly compressededge-of-breakup claritychorus/flanger-like shimmertight and percussive rhythmdistinctive phase/rotary movementnot heavily distortedpresent midrangestudio ambience with light reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, articulate picking and rhythmic accuracy, as well as sensitivity to modulation effects and dynamic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Guitar Sound on "I Know What I Like" by Genesis Help with Genesis Guitar Tone I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe) and Steve Hackett

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