Riff Tone

She's Gone

Steelheart

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarIbanez S570AH (likely, but not confirmed for original studio recording)

AmpMarshall tube amp (exact model unknown, but Marshall-style amp strongly implied by genre and era)

PickupsIbanez Quantum HSH (assumed based on S570AH stock configuration; original studio guitar model not confirmed in sources)

Amp Settings

gain7

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1990. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp model for the original riff section. Ibanez S570AH is used in covers, but the original likely used a similar superstrat with humbuckers. Marshall-style tube amp inferred from genre and period. No evidence of specific pedals or effects used in the studio for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

rich and full-bodiedwarm, saturated cruncharticulate lead linesheavy, driving rhythmaggressive yet melodicslightly compressedclear note separationmoderate sustainnot overly scoopedtouch of studio ambience

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate technique due to expressive bends, clean chord articulation, and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced speed or complex timing.

Sources

Steelheart Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Ibanez S570AH - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard

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