Riff Tone
Snortin' Whiskey
Pat Travers
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall 100-watt Super Lead (likely JMP or Plexi, possibly with attenuator)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMXR MXR Phase 100
fuzzMXR MXR Blue Box
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Rhythm guitar only (riff section). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Effects chain includes MXR Phase 100 and MXR Blue Box per source. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittyBritish crunchtight and percussive attackgrowling, harmonically richsearing upper midsexpressive dynamicsclassic blues-rock drivefiery and energeticpunchy low endarticulate pick attack
Difficulty
The riff demands fast alternate picking, tight muting, and dynamic control at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1970s Gibson Les Paul Standard
AmpMarshall 100-watt Super Lead (likely JMP or Plexi, possibly with attenuator)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar, stock for era)
Amp Settings
gain7
bass6.5
mid7
treble7
reverb0.5
presence6.5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMXR MXR Phase 100
fuzzMXR MXR Blue Box
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. Rhythm guitar only (riff section). No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this part. Effects chain includes MXR Phase 100 and MXR Blue Box per source. No evidence of live rig or alternate amp for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and grittyBritish crunchtight and percussive attackgrowling, harmonically richsearing upper midsexpressive dynamicsclassic blues-rock drivefiery and energeticpunchy low endarticulate pick attack
Difficulty
The riff demands fast alternate picking, tight muting, and dynamic control at a high tempo, making it challenging for most players.