Riff Tone
Nude
Radiohead
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGretsch G6137TCB Panther Center-Block LTD
AmpUnknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC30, but not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain2
bass6
mid7
treble6
reverb5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
otherHeet Sound Heet Sound EBow
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown, possibly Mooer ElecLady or Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2006-2007 (In Rainbows sessions). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage. Amp not confirmed for studio; Ed O'Brien is known for using Fender and Vox amps in this era, but no direct source for 'Nude' studio session.
Tone Character(9)
soft and suppleclean and shimmeringlush and ambientwarm and rounded attackgentle sustainairy and opensubtle modulationexpressive dynamicsdelicate note articulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the use of EBow for sustained notes, careful dynamic control, and the need for clean, expressive articulation with subtle modulation effects.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGretsch G6137TCB Panther Center-Block LTD
AmpUnknown (likely Fender Twin Reverb or Vox AC30, but not confirmed for studio recording)
PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain2
bass6
mid7
treble6
reverb5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
otherHeet Sound Heet Sound EBow
flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown, possibly Mooer ElecLady or Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2006-2007 (In Rainbows sessions). Guitar confirmed via Equipboard and live footage. Amp not confirmed for studio; Ed O'Brien is known for using Fender and Vox amps in this era, but no direct source for 'Nude' studio session.
Tone Character(9)
soft and suppleclean and shimmeringlush and ambientwarm and rounded attackgentle sustainairy and opensubtle modulationexpressive dynamicsdelicate note articulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to the use of EBow for sustained notes, careful dynamic control, and the need for clean, expressive articulation with subtle modulation effects.
Nude settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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