Riff Tone
I'm Buzzed
Michael Landau, Jimmy Johnson & Carlos Vega
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely early 1960s, vintage or custom shop, as per Landau's typical studio use in this era)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille Michael Landau 212 (or vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb, as per Landau's clean tones in this era)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage spec, likely stock or custom-wound for clarity and chime)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusArion Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital or analog rack delay)
Notes
Studio recording, early 1990s. Landau is known for using a Stratocaster into a clean Fender amp for his signature clean tones. No evidence of live/tour rig or alternate guitars for this specific clean section. Settings estimated based on typical Landau clean rig and genre/era.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and glassywarm and dynamicchimey top endslightly compressedlush, subtle chorustight low endarticulate single notesambient but not washed outresponsive to touchno audible breakup
Difficulty
The riff demands intermediate to advanced control over dynamics and articulation, with clean execution of chord voicings and subtle modulation/delay effects. Not technically extreme, but requires finesse and musicality.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely early 1960s, vintage or custom shop, as per Landau's typical studio use in this era)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille Michael Landau 212 (or vintage Fender Deluxe Reverb, as per Landau's clean tones in this era)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage spec, likely stock or custom-wound for clarity and chime)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusArion Arion SCH-1 Stereo Chorus
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital or analog rack delay)
Notes
Studio recording, early 1990s. Landau is known for using a Stratocaster into a clean Fender amp for his signature clean tones. No evidence of live/tour rig or alternate guitars for this specific clean section. Settings estimated based on typical Landau clean rig and genre/era.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear and glassywarm and dynamicchimey top endslightly compressedlush, subtle chorustight low endarticulate single notesambient but not washed outresponsive to touchno audible breakup
Difficulty
The riff demands intermediate to advanced control over dynamics and articulation, with clean execution of chord voicings and subtle modulation/delay effects. Not technically extreme, but requires finesse and musicality.
I'm Buzzed settings for your amp
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