Riff Tone
Lazaretto
Jack White
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarEVH Wolfgang (custom triple-pickup, blue finish, banjo armrest, as seen in official SNL and studio photos for Lazaretto era)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (studio recording, confirmed by Jack White interview and gear rundowns for Lazaretto)
PickupsEVH Wolfgang humbuckers (likely bridge pickup for riff, as per tonal character and live/studio photos)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff (NYC rehoused)
modulationCopperSound CopperSound Triplegraph
fuzzUnion Tube & Transistor Union Tube & Transistor Bumble Buzz
modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy DT
Notes
Studio recording, 2014. Jack White confirmed use of Fender Twin Reverb for Lazaretto sessions, not Silvertone. Guitar is the custom EVH Wolfgang, not Kay or Telecaster for this track. Pedalboard includes fuzz and octave effects. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and fuzz/octave pedal use.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturated fuzzoctave-up effect for thick, synth-like bottom endtight and percussive attackcompressed and harmonically richbiting, modern garage rock soundfocused bridge pickup claritypunchy and dynamicslightly scooped mids for riff clarityarticulate powerchord definitionspring reverb adds subtle depth
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic precision, fast powerchord changes, and careful control of fuzz/octave pedals to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarEVH Wolfgang (custom triple-pickup, blue finish, banjo armrest, as seen in official SNL and studio photos for Lazaretto era)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (studio recording, confirmed by Jack White interview and gear rundowns for Lazaretto)
PickupsEVH Wolfgang humbuckers (likely bridge pickup for riff, as per tonal character and live/studio photos)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7.5
reverb1.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff (NYC rehoused)
modulationCopperSound CopperSound Triplegraph
fuzzUnion Tube & Transistor Union Tube & Transistor Bumble Buzz
modulationDigiTech DigiTech Whammy DT
Notes
Studio recording, 2014. Jack White confirmed use of Fender Twin Reverb for Lazaretto sessions, not Silvertone. Guitar is the custom EVH Wolfgang, not Kay or Telecaster for this track. Pedalboard includes fuzz and octave effects. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and fuzz/octave pedal use.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and saturated fuzzoctave-up effect for thick, synth-like bottom endtight and percussive attackcompressed and harmonically richbiting, modern garage rock soundfocused bridge pickup claritypunchy and dynamicslightly scooped mids for riff clarityarticulate powerchord definitionspring reverb adds subtle depth
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic precision, fast powerchord changes, and careful control of fuzz/octave pedals to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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