Riff Tone
Romany Dagger (Remended)
All Them Witches
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Ben McLeod's main studio guitar, likely used on 'Romany Dagger (Remended)')
AmpOrange AD30 head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Greenback speakers
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson Burstbucker or similar, stock in Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass7
mid6.5
treble6
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Op Amp Big Muff Pi
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2018-2019 (Sleeping Through the War/ATW era). Ben McLeod is confirmed to use this setup for riff sections in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No live-specific substitutions included.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedBritish-style crunchwarm, thick midrangearticulate pick attackslight compressionopen and dynamictouch-sensitive gainvintage-inspired fuzz overlaynot scooped, retains mid presenceclassic stoner/psych rock riff sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythms, maintaining clarity under heavy fuzz, and dynamic picking to achieve the song's groove and articulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (Ben McLeod's main studio guitar, likely used on 'Romany Dagger (Remended)')
AmpOrange AD30 head into Marshall 1960B 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Greenback speakers
PickupsHumbucker (Gibson Burstbucker or similar, stock in Les Paul Standard)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass7
mid6.5
treble6
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Op Amp Big Muff Pi
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
Notes
Studio recording, circa 2018-2019 (Sleeping Through the War/ATW era). Ben McLeod is confirmed to use this setup for riff sections in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No live-specific substitutions included.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedBritish-style crunchwarm, thick midrangearticulate pick attackslight compressionopen and dynamictouch-sensitive gainvintage-inspired fuzz overlaynot scooped, retains mid presenceclassic stoner/psych rock riff sound
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to syncopated rhythms, maintaining clarity under heavy fuzz, and dynamic picking to achieve the song's groove and articulation.
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