Riff Tone
Jack the Ripper
Morrissey
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarGretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt 1959 Penguin
AmpFender Bassman (1970s, silverface)
PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger
delayBoss Boss DM-2 Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993 era. Boz Boorer's favorite amp for Morrissey sessions per Equipboard; Penguin visible in era photos. Super Six and Vibro Champ mentioned but not used for this recording. Effects confirmed for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and percussivemodulated swirling texturedistinct flanger sweepslapback-style delay repeatstight and focused rhythmslightly gritty breakupbright top-end claritymedium sustainarticulate chord definitiondynamic pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, tight timing with modulation effects, and the need for dynamic pick attack to maintain clarity and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt 1959 Penguin
AmpFender Bassman (1970s, silverface)
PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger
delayBoss Boss DM-2 Delay
Sources
Notes
Studio recording, 1992-1993 era. Boz Boorer's favorite amp for Morrissey sessions per Equipboard; Penguin visible in era photos. Super Six and Vibro Champ mentioned but not used for this recording. Effects confirmed for riff section.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and percussivemodulated swirling texturedistinct flanger sweepslapback-style delay repeatstight and focused rhythmslightly gritty breakupbright top-end claritymedium sustainarticulate chord definitiondynamic pick attack
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, tight timing with modulation effects, and the need for dynamic pick attack to maintain clarity and articulation.