Riff Tone

in my mind

The Amazons

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V

AmpMarshall Model 1962 Bluesbreaker

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock, model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

fuzzJHS JHS Muffuletta

chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max

Notes

Gear confirmed via Equipboard for Matt Thomson during live performances of 'In My Mind' (2019). No direct studio session info, but live and studio gear appear consistent for this era and song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Year of recording: 2016-2017 (debut album era).

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and saturatedfull-bodied midrangearticulate attacktight low endclear note separationslightly compressedopen and dynamicBritish amp characternot overly scoopedmodern rock edge

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythmic control, tight articulation, and dynamic pick attack to maintain clarity and drive, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Matt Thomson, The Amazons Singer & Guitarist Gear - Equipboard

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