Riff Tone

Little Bones

The Tragically Hip

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

Guitar1973 Fender Stratocaster

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark III head into 2x12 cab, possibly blended with 1959 Fender Bassman

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock 1973 Stratocaster)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording, 1990-1991. Rob Baker played his brown '73 Strat through a Mesa/Boogie Mark III head and 2x12 cab. Producer Daniel Lanois' '59 Fender Bassman was also used on every track, possibly blended in the mix. Minimal pedalboard: Tube Screamer and wah pedal only. No evidence of additional effects or amp-based effects for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and sparklycrunchy rhythm attackarticulate single-coil claritydynamic and responsivetight low endopen, airy top endslightly overdrivenclassic rock edgepercussive strummingclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast strumming and clean arpeggiation at a brisk tempo, demanding good right-hand control and clarity with a crunchy, articulate tone.

Sources

The Tragically Hip's Rob Baker on how the Canadian rock icons ...What's Yer Favourite Tragically Hip Riff/Lick/Solo? - Reddit

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