Riff Tone

Reach for the Sky

FireHouse

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s, Bill Leverty's main studio guitar for FireHouse debut)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 (classic 1980s hard rock/metal amp, most likely used in studio for debut album)

PickupsHumbucker (likely stock Gibson or Seymour Duncan JB, bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1990 debut album. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Bill Leverty is known for Les Paul into Marshall for rhythm/riff tones on this album.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussiveaggressive and saturatedcrunchy and punchysharp attacksustaining rhythmbright upper midsfull-bodied low endassertive presenceminimal ambienceclassic glam metal drive

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, accurate picking and tight palm muting to maintain the aggressive, percussive feel characteristic of glam metal. The tempo and precision needed elevate it above basic rhythm playing.

Sources

r/hairmetal - Thougs on this album?Ratt Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard

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