Riff Tone
Let's Go Crazy (Special Dance Mix) [2017 Remaster]
Prince & The Revolution
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarLate-'70s Hohner/H.S. Anderson MadCat (Telecaster copy)
Amp1981 Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB
PickupsStrat-style single-coil pickups (bridge pickup used)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
modulationBoss Boss OC-2 Octaver
flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, Purple Rain sessions. Main riff and rhythm recorded with MadCat bridge pickup into Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB head through Bag End Q12 4x12 cabinets with JBL D120F speakers. Settings and pedal use confirmed for studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive treble bitebuzzing, fuzz-like overtonesmidrange claritybright and articulatetight and percussivecrunchy distortionenhanced low-end from octaverdynamic attackclear note separationslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, syncopated funk-rock rhythm, and the need for tight muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with heavy effects.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarLate-'70s Hohner/H.S. Anderson MadCat (Telecaster copy)
Amp1981 Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB
PickupsStrat-style single-coil pickups (bridge pickup used)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb1
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss DS-1 Distortion
modulationBoss Boss OC-2 Octaver
flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1983-1984, Purple Rain sessions. Main riff and rhythm recorded with MadCat bridge pickup into Mesa/Boogie Mark IIB head through Bag End Q12 4x12 cabinets with JBL D120F speakers. Settings and pedal use confirmed for studio recording, not live.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive treble bitebuzzing, fuzz-like overtonesmidrange claritybright and articulatetight and percussivecrunchy distortionenhanced low-end from octaverdynamic attackclear note separationslightly compressed
Difficulty
The riff is challenging due to its fast tempo, syncopated funk-rock rhythm, and the need for tight muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with heavy effects.
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