Riff Tone
Siberian Khatru
Yes
Original Gear
Amp Settings
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Steve Howe used his 1963 Fender Stratocaster for the main riff section of 'Siberian Khatru' on Close to the Edge. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the distorted riff; distortion comes from cranked amp. Pickup selector likely in bridge or bridge+middle position for brighter, cutting tone.
Tone Character(10)
Difficulty
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Amp Settings
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1972. Steve Howe used his 1963 Fender Stratocaster for the main riff section of 'Siberian Khatru' on Close to the Edge. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the distorted riff; distortion comes from cranked amp. Pickup selector likely in bridge or bridge+middle position for brighter, cutting tone.
Tone Character(10)
Difficulty
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