Riff Tone

New Sensation

INXS

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster

AmpUnknown (likely Marshall or Fender combo, typical for 1980s INXS studio recordings)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, likely 1980s era)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1987 (Kick album). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals for this specific song/section. Guitar confirmed as Telecaster by Equipboard and multiple sources. No explicit pedalboard or amp settings for 'New Sensation' riff section found.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly edgyclean with a hint of breakupfunky rhythmic attackcrisp high-endsnappy single-coil responsedanceable groovepunchy midrangeminimal sustain

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean articulation to match the dance-rock groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing.

Sources

INXS Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Tim Farriss, INXS Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Funk Guitarists: Any recommendations for songs to learn on guitar?

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