Riff Tone

Mony Mony

Billy Idol

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarHamer SS Signature (Steve Stevens signature, likely custom shop, humbuckers)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (likely, based on Steve Stevens' 1980s studio rig)

PickupsSeymour Duncan JB (bridge humbucker), likely stock neck humbucker

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1986/1987 for Billy Idol's 'Vital Idol' album. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section; all gear based on Steve Stevens' known studio rig for this era and song. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchyclassic Marshall crunchbright and cuttingpercussive attackarticulate chord definitionslight breakupaggressive strummingminimal ambiencefocused midrangeno excessive saturation

Difficulty

The riff is straightforward but requires tight, energetic strumming and rhythmic precision at a fast tempo. No advanced techniques, but stamina and timing are important.

Sources

Billy Idol Mony Mony Guitar Chords Lesson & Tab Tutorial ...Steve Stevens : r/hairmetal

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