Riff Tone

Jigsaw Falling Into Place

Radiohead

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Squier Stratocaster

AmpUnknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or Vox combo based on era and band history, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsSingle-coil (stock Squier Strat pickups, likely ceramic)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2006-2007 (In Rainbows sessions). No direct evidence of pedals or amp for the riff section; Equipboard confirms Squier Stratocaster as used by Ed O'Brien, but not specifically for this song's studio recording. No evidence of EBow or Klon on the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear note separationdynamic response to pickingminimal compressionno audible modulationno delay or reverb washfocused midrangecrisp attack

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, alternate tuning, and the need for dynamic, articulate playing to achieve the song's tight, percussive sound.

Sources

Ed O'Brien - Equipboard

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