Riff Tone

Lipstick Traces

UFO

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V (1970s, likely 1974 model, as used by Michael Schenker on 'Phenomenon')

AmpMarshall 100-watt Super Lead (Plexi, early 1970s, likely JMP or late Plexi, as used by Schenker on 'Phenomenon')

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely T-Top humbuckers, passive, vintage output)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1974. No direct evidence of pedals or effects for the riff section. Gear inferred from era, artist, and album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and full-bodiedclassic British crunchclear note separationdynamic pick attackvintage humbucker soundslightly compressedarticulate and punchymoderate sustainno audible modulationno time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate technique due to its tempo, alternate picking, and clarity of articulation, but does not involve advanced or expert-level techniques.

Sources

IIL 70s sounding rock where they just let the guitarist rip a fat fucking ...Top 10 UFO Albums? : r/UFOband - Reddit Phenomenon is at least a top 50 album of all time : r/UFOband - Reddit

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