Riff Tone

Over and Over and Over

Jack White

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFifties Kay Hollowbody

AmpSilvertone 1485 Six Ten

PickupsSingle coil (Kay original, likely blade-style single coil)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb0.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzUnion Tube & Transistor Union Tube & Transistor Bumble Buzz

Notes

Studio recording for 'Over and Over and Over' (2017/2018), as confirmed by Jack White in Guitar World interview. Used the Kay hollowbody through a Silvertone 1485 amp. Pedal: Union Tube & Transistor Bumble Buzz. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section. No amp reverb or tremolo used; Jack White typically avoids onboard amp effects.

Tone Character(10)

buzzsaw fuzzthick and saturatedraw and aggressivelo-fi garage rockmidrange-heavycompressed and punchypercussive attackfuzzy sustainminimal clarity, intentionally grittydistinct octave-up artifacts

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast picking and control of a very saturated fuzz tone, but uses straightforward fretting and rhythm.

Sources

Jack White Breaks Down His Ambitious New Album, 'Boarding House Reach' | Guitar World

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