Riff Tone

Parklife telecaster

Blur

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarSquier 1983 Japanese Telecaster

AmpVox AC30 (likely, based on era and studio use; no explicit source for Parklife session amp, but this is widely cited for Coxon's 90s studio work)

PickupsSingle-coil (stock Squier Telecaster pickups, likely ceramic or alnico V)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2

Notes

Studio recording, 1994. Guitar confirmed as Squier 1983 Japanese Telecaster for Parklife riff. Amp not explicitly confirmed for this track, but Vox AC30 is most likely based on era and Coxon's studio preferences. No direct evidence of pedal use for the riff, but RAT distortion is widely associated with his 90s driven tones.

Tone Character(9)

bright and cuttingmidrange punchcrunchy, dynamic drivearticulate and percussivetight low endclear note separationslightly compressedmodest reverb for spaceresponsive to picking dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, percussive strumming and dynamic control for the signature Britpop groove, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo.

Sources

Blur – Parklife - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Graham Coxon - Equipboard

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