Riff Tone

Jealous Again

The Black Crowes

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Rich Robinson, open G tuning, riff section)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, 1990)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock PAF-style, late 80s/early 90s)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Rich Robinson is documented using a Gibson Les Paul Standard in open G tuning for the riff section. Amp is inferred from era and genre; no explicit pedal or amp model confirmation for this song, but Marshall JCM800 is consistent with Crowes' early studio tones.

Tone Character(10)

British crunchopen, ringing chordsdynamic and punchyarticulate attackedge-of-breakup clarityorganic amp breakupvintage rock warmthslightly grittynot heavily compressedclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires familiarity with open G tuning, tight timing, and dynamic strumming for the Stones-influenced groove. While not technically advanced, the feel and chord shapes demand intermediate skill.

Sources

11 alternate and open tunings every guitarist should know | Guitar World Black Crowes…that's a lotta amps : r/GuitarAmps - Reddit

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