Riff Tone

Shadows In the Rain

Sting

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G5135CVT-PS

AmpUnknown (not specified in any source for this recording; likely a clean solid-state or tube combo typical of Sting's 1980s studio sessions, but no explicit evidence)

PickupsGretsch mini-humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1985 (The Dream of the Blue Turtles). Guitar model confirmed via YouTube cover referencing the album version; amp not specified in any source. No evidence of live-specific gear for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclear, uncompressed cleanslight warmthopen and airytouch-sensitivesubtle studio reverbdynamic responseslight percussive snapno audible overdrivejazz/rock fusion clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires precise timing and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Sting - Shadows in the Rain | Guitar Cover - YouTube

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