Riff Tone

Pyramid Song

Radiohead

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster Deluxe (likely 1970s, Wide Range humbuckers)

AmpFender Deluxe Eighty Five solid state amplifier

PickupsFender Wide Range humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionMarshall Marshall Shredmaster

Notes

Studio recording, 2000-2001. Gear confirmed for 'Pyramid Song' era and recording by multiple sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section. No evidence of live-specific substitutions.

Tone Character(9)

slightly gritty clean tonemellow, rounded attackwarm and lushsubtle breakupambient spaciousnesssoft, haunting sustainsmooth, non-harsh highsfull-bodied midrangegentle dynamic response

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its unusual rhythmic phrasing, swing feel, and the need for dynamic, expressive control. While not technically fast or complex in terms of fretting, the timing and subtlety make it challenging.

Sources

Guitarist Guide: Jonny Greenwood : r/Guitar What are some songs with Fender Wide Range pickups ...

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