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Riff Tone

People Are Strange

The Doors

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

Guitar1964 Gibson SG Special
AmpFender 'Black Panel' Twin Reverb (1963-1967)
PickupsGibson P-90 single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1967. Robby Krieger confirmed in interviews and gear rundowns that he used his 1964 Gibson SG Special with P-90s into a Fender Blackface Twin Reverb for the first two Doors albums, including 'People Are Strange'. No evidence of pedals or additional effects used in the studio for this clean riff section.

Tone Character(10)
bright and chimeyarticulate single notesslightly rounded top endclear, bell-like attackwarm but present midrangetouch-sensitive dynamicsspring reverb ambienceno audible overdrive or breakupfingerstyle articulationvintage clean Fender character

Difficulty

The riff is accessible to most players but requires fingerstyle technique and careful dynamic control to achieve the clean, articulate tone and phrasing heard on the recording.

Sources

The Doors – Strange Days - Gear & Equipment Used on the AlbumRobby Krieger - Equipboard

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