Riff Tone

Jaded

Aerosmith

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 50s reissue, possibly Joe Perry's signature or similar burst model)

AmpMarshall amplifier (exact model unknown, likely JCM800 or similar, as per Perry's typical studio rig for this era)

PickupsHumbucker (Gibson PAF-style, likely stock or vintage-correct reissue)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2000 (Just Push Play album). Joe Perry used a wide variety of guitars and amps in the studio, but Les Paul into Marshall is most likely for the riff. No direct evidence of pedals for the riff, but some effects are audible. No evidence of Brad Whitford's guitar being the main riff sound in the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

polished and moderntight and punchy attackcrunchy midrangearticulate and clearslightly compressedbright top endcontrolled sustainnot overly saturatedradio-friendly claritysubtle ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythm and palm muting with some syncopation, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages.

Sources

[IIL] Jaded by Aerosmith, Blurry by Puddle of Mudd, Black ...Aerosmith's Joe Perry on how to nail his “working tone”Interview: Aerosmith Guitarist Joe Perry (2010) | Guitar World Joe Perry on 50 years of Aerosmith, America’s greatest rock band | Guitar World

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