Riff Tone

Joker and the Thief

Wolfmother

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson SG Standard

AmpVox AC30

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock SG pickups, likely 490R/498T or similar)

Amp Settings

gain8.5

bass6.5

mid7.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phaser

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Big Muff or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006 era. Andrew Stockdale used a Gibson SG into a Vox AC30 for the debut album. Noted in interviews that he often cranked the amp for natural distortion. The riff section is from the studio version, not live.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturated fuzzswirling phaser modulationaggressive and punchy attackmid-forward classic rock voicetight low endbright but not harsh top enddynamic pick responsevintage-inspired distortionfull-bodied riff soundslightly compressed sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing and fast alternate picking, especially with heavy fuzz and phaser modulation. Dynamic control is needed to keep the riff clear and punchy.

Sources

Wolfmother tone - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar Wolfmother’s Andrew Stockdale - Premier Guitar

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