Riff Tone

In My Dreams

Dokken

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarESP Kamikaze (George Lynch signature, custom shop, 1985-86 era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (100W, likely modded, 1980s)

PickupsSeymour Duncan Screamin' Demon (bridge humbucker), ESP single coil (neck)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (Tube Screamer-type, model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'In My Dreams' (1985/1986), Under Lock and Key album. George Lynch is known to have used his ESP Kamikaze with a Duncan Screamin' Demon and a Marshall JCM800 for Dokken's mid-80s recordings. No direct source confirms pedals for this specific riff, but period-correct interviews and audio evidence suggest a Tube Screamer-type boost was likely used. No evidence of chorus, delay, or flanger on the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive midrange bitesaturated high-gain rhythmarticulate note separationcrisp treble edgeslightly scooped but present midscontrolled feedbackfocused, punchy low endminimal ambiencepalm-muted chug

Difficulty

The riff requires tight palm muting, precise picking, and maintaining clarity under high-gain settings, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

[Question] Dokken in my dreams tone help? : r/Guitar - Reddit Eruption: | Guitar World Interview: George Lynch - Premier Guitar

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