Riff Tone

Little Things (Remastered)

Bush

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard

AmpMarshall JCM900

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Standard, likely 490R/498T or similar for early 90s models)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6.5

mid5

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT Distortion

Notes

Studio recording for 'Little Things' (Remastered) from the 1994 album 'Sixteen Stone', recorded in early-mid 1990s. Gear confirmed for album sessions, not live. Main rhythm/riff tone by Gavin Rossdale. Cabinet: Marshall 1960A 4x12. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

thick and powerfulgritty British distortionaggressive, fuzzy distortionsaturated but organicslightly scooped midsfull, punchy projectionheavy, sludgy feelarticulate high endnot overly brighttextured grunge sound

Difficulty

The riff is based on power chords and palm muting, requiring solid timing and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Bush Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Bush's Sixteen Stone era gear | Page 3 | Guitar Forum Bush – Sixteen Stone (Remastered) - Gear & Equipment ...

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