Riff Tone
Motörhead
Motörhead
Guitarmetal1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 100-watt head, late 1970s)
PickupsMini-humbuckers (stock on Les Paul Deluxe, late 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977 debut album. Guitarist: 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; tone is amp-driven. All evidence points to direct guitar-to-amp setup for the main riff.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressiveraw and powerfulsharp, biting attacksearing upper-midrangetight and percussiveBritish crunchhigh-output, saturated driveminimal compressionno audible effectsfocused, cutting presence
Difficulty
The riff is fast and aggressive but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, requiring stamina and tight picking but not advanced technique.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Deluxe
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 100-watt head, late 1970s)
PickupsMini-humbuckers (stock on Les Paul Deluxe, late 1970s)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
mid7.5
treble7.5
reverb0
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1977 debut album. Guitarist: 'Fast' Eddie Clarke. No evidence of pedals or effects used for the riff section; tone is amp-driven. All evidence points to direct guitar-to-amp setup for the main riff.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and aggressiveraw and powerfulsharp, biting attacksearing upper-midrangetight and percussiveBritish crunchhigh-output, saturated driveminimal compressionno audible effectsfocused, cutting presence
Difficulty
The riff is fast and aggressive but uses straightforward power chords and rhythm, requiring stamina and tight picking but not advanced technique.
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