Riff Tone

Mean Streak

Y&T

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1968 Gibson Les Paul Standard

Amp1974 Marshall Super Lead 100 (likely JMP, non-master volume head)

PickupsHumbucker (likely original late-60s Gibson PAF-style)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1983. Gear confirmed by Guitar World interview with Dave Meniketti referencing his consistent use of a '68 Les Paul and '74 Marshall for the era including the 'Mean Streak' album. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; likely straight into amp.

Tone Character(10)

British crunchPunchy and aggressiveFull-bodied midrangeTight palm-muted attackClear note separationHarmonically richNo audible effectsNatural amp compressionVintage hard rock rhythmStrong pick articulation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to its tight, punchy rhythm, consistent palm muting, and fast chord changes, but does not involve advanced lead or complex timing.

Sources

Y&T's Dave Meniketti on turning down Frampton and why EVH didn't affect his playing | Guitar World Found in my dad's photos can anyone identify the band?

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