Riff Tone
Rag and Bones
NoMeansNo
Guitarpunk1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely early 1970s, as used by Andy Kerr in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP (model not explicitly confirmed, but highly likely based on era, genre, and band history)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top or similar from early 1970s SG)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1989 (album: Wrong). No explicit studio notes found for this song, but Andy Kerr is documented using a Gibson SG and Marshall amps in this period. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; tone is amp-driven. No live/tour gear included.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrange biteraw, saturated distortionfast note decayarticulate, clear riff definitionminimal sustainloud and dynamicfocused, punchy rhythmslightly scooped lowsno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity at high speed, with tight rhythmic control and dynamic attack typical of punk guitar work.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG (likely early 1970s, as used by Andy Kerr in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP (model not explicitly confirmed, but highly likely based on era, genre, and band history)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock, likely T-Top or similar from early 1970s SG)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1989 (album: Wrong). No explicit studio notes found for this song, but Andy Kerr is documented using a Gibson SG and Marshall amps in this period. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; tone is amp-driven. No live/tour gear included.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive midrange biteraw, saturated distortionfast note decayarticulate, clear riff definitionminimal sustainloud and dynamicfocused, punchy rhythmslightly scooped lowsno audible modulation or delay
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, aggressive alternate picking and precise palm muting to maintain clarity at high speed, with tight rhythmic control and dynamic attack typical of punk guitar work.