Riff Tone

Love Ain't No Stranger (2022 Remix)

Whitesnake

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1980s, possibly Japanese or American Standard, used for clean sections)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (studio recording, clean channel, likely with chorus and compression in front)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock or era-correct replacements)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or Dimension C)

compressionBoss Compressor pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CS-2 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 1983-1984 era for original; 2022 remix uses original tracks. Clean tone likely achieved with Stratocaster into Marshall JCM800, possibly with compression and chorus pedals. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for clean section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassyshimmering chorus effectarticulate single-coil clarityslightly compressed attackdynamic and touch-sensitivepresent but smooth highsfull-bodied midstight low endstudio-polished cleanspacious, slightly ambient

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, articulate playing with good dynamic control and precise muting to avoid noise, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Is This Love Whitesnake clean tone and effects The ultimate guide to the guitarists that shaped Whitesnake's sound | Guitar World

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