Riff Tone
Run Runaway
Slade
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Dave Hill in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 2203 or similar, as used by Slade in early/mid 1980s studio sessions)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock or period-correct replacements)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983/1984. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this riff section. Gear inferred from era, genre, and known band equipment. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
bagpipe-like sustainthick, harmonically rich chordsclassic British crunchtight, percussive attackmidrange-forward toneslightly nasal upper midspunchy rhythm soundclear note separationamp-driven overdriveminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast strumming with accurate chord changes and palm muting, but no advanced lead or complex techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s/early 1980s, as used by Dave Hill in this era)
AmpMarshall JMP (likely 2203 or similar, as used by Slade in early/mid 1980s studio sessions)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock or period-correct replacements)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1983/1984. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for this riff section. Gear inferred from era, genre, and known band equipment. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
bagpipe-like sustainthick, harmonically rich chordsclassic British crunchtight, percussive attackmidrange-forward toneslightly nasal upper midspunchy rhythm soundclear note separationamp-driven overdriveminimal ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, fast strumming with accurate chord changes and palm muting, but no advanced lead or complex techniques.