Riff Tone
I Love Rock 'N Roll
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitarc. 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double
Ampc. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (2x12, Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers, EL34/6CA7 power tubes)
PickupsRed Rhodes Velvet Hammer 54 ceramic magnet humbucker (bridge), 1971-72 Gibson humbucker (neck) — bridge pickup used
Amp Settings
gain8
bass4.5
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1981. Amp set to left channel, Input 1, Bright and Deep switches on. Guitar volume and tone on 10. Rhythm section (riff) only. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and uncompromisingtight and punchyarticulate midrangeraw and energeticpowerful, driving rhythmclangorous crunchthree dimensional, surround-sound qualitydynamic and responsiveminimal low end (bass rolled back)bright and aggressive attack
Difficulty
The riff is built on basic power chords and a driving, straight rhythm, with the main challenge being the aggressive, consistent attack and energy required for the classic Joan Jett sound.
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Original Gear
Guitarc. 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double
Ampc. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (2x12, Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers, EL34/6CA7 power tubes)
PickupsRed Rhodes Velvet Hammer 54 ceramic magnet humbucker (bridge), 1971-72 Gibson humbucker (neck) — bridge pickup used
Amp Settings
gain8
bass4.5
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 5 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1981. Amp set to left channel, Input 1, Bright and Deep switches on. Guitar volume and tone on 10. Rhythm section (riff) only. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
crunchy and uncompromisingtight and punchyarticulate midrangeraw and energeticpowerful, driving rhythmclangorous crunchthree dimensional, surround-sound qualitydynamic and responsiveminimal low end (bass rolled back)bright and aggressive attack
Difficulty
The riff is built on basic power chords and a driving, straight rhythm, with the main challenge being the aggressive, consistent attack and energy required for the classic Joan Jett sound.
I Love Rock 'N Roll settings for your amp
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