Riff Tone

Solomon Bites The Worm

The Bluetones

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch Duo Jet

AmpMarshall JCM2000 Dual Super Lead

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

flangerDigiTech DigiTech X-Series Turbo Flange

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Guitarist Adam Devlin is confirmed to have used a Gretsch Duo Jet and Marshall JCM2000 DSL for the band's riff-driven tones in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Britpop/rock tones with this gear.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and punchytight rhythmic attackcrisp articulationslight midrange emphasisclassic Britpop crunchclear note separationwarm but cutting upper midsdynamic pick attackmoderate amp breakuptouch of ambient depth

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and muting for clarity, with attention to timing to match the flanger's modulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

The Bluetones Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Adam Devlin, The Bluetones Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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