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Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 90s reissue, as used by Kelly Jones on early Stereophonics recordings)

AmpMatchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Gear confirmed for early Stereophonics era; Kelly Jones is documented using a Gibson Les Paul and Matchless C-30 in this period. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section. No live/tour substitutions included.

Tone Character(10)

raw and grittyBritish crunchwarm, punchy midrangetight and percussiveslightly overdriven edgearticulate attackdynamic pick responsefull-bodied chord soundnot high-gain, retains clarityclassic rock drive

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. The syncopated rhythm and dynamic accents add to the intermediate challenge.

Sources

Stereophonics Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Kelly Jones' Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Matchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 90s reissue, as used by Kelly Jones on early Stereophonics recordings)

AmpMatchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsGibson PAF-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Sources

Stereophonics Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Kelly Jones' Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Matchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Gear confirmed for early Stereophonics era; Kelly Jones is documented using a Gibson Les Paul and Matchless C-30 in this period. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this song's riff section. No live/tour substitutions included.

Tone Character(10)

raw and grittyBritish crunchwarm, punchy midrangetight and percussiveslightly overdriven edgearticulate attackdynamic pick responsefull-bodied chord soundnot high-gain, retains clarityclassic rock drive

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, fast alternate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the song's aggressive, percussive feel. The syncopated rhythm and dynamic accents add to the intermediate challenge.

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