Riff Tone

Jet City Woman

Queensrÿche

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarESP M-II Custom (Chris DeGarmo's main guitar for Empire era)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark IIC+ (studio recording amp for Empire album)

PickupsSeymour Duncan TB-4 JB (bridge humbucker), Seymour Duncan SH-2n Jazz (neck humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid5.5

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. Gear confirmed for Empire sessions by multiple interviews and period photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivearticulate high-gain rhythmslight mid scoopcrisp top endcontrolled low endpunchy attackclear note separationsaturated but not fuzzydynamic picking responsemodern metal rhythm sound

Difficulty

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

Sources

Axe-Change - Download Preset - Jet City Woman (Rhythm) - by gurtejsingh Jet City Woman Guitar Lesson - Queensryche - YouTube Queensrÿche - Jet City Woman (1990) : r/hairmetal - Reddit

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