Riff Tone
On Your Own
Blur
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Graham Coxon in late 90s Blur recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (classic 1960s/1990s reissue, as used by Graham Coxon in studio)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionProCo ProCo Rat Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Gear inferred from era and Coxon's known studio setup for Blur's self-titled album. No direct photo or interview confirmation for this exact song, but Telecaster and AC30 are strongly evidenced for this period. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raspy, fuzzy edgetight, percussive attackmid-forward presenceraw, garage rock textureslightly compresseddistinct single-coil claritylo-fi, transistor-like bitecuts through the mixnot muddy, controlled low endaggressive, urgent feel
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and attack to avoid muddiness with the fuzz/distortion, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1960s reissue, as used by Graham Coxon in late 90s Blur recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (classic 1960s/1990s reissue, as used by Graham Coxon in studio)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock single-coils)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionProCo ProCo Rat Distortion
Notes
Studio recording, 1997. Gear inferred from era and Coxon's known studio setup for Blur's self-titled album. No direct photo or interview confirmation for this exact song, but Telecaster and AC30 are strongly evidenced for this period. No evidence of alternate guitar or amp for this riff section.
Tone Character(10)
raspy, fuzzy edgetight, percussive attackmid-forward presenceraw, garage rock textureslightly compresseddistinct single-coil claritylo-fi, transistor-like bitecuts through the mixnot muddy, controlled low endaggressive, urgent feel
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires precise muting and attack to avoid muddiness with the fuzz/distortion, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
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