Riff Tone

Space Boogie

Jeff Beck

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, rosewood fingerboard, stock single coils)

AmpMarshall JCM800 head and 4x12 cabinet

PickupsFender single coil pickups (stock or early Lace Sensor, but most likely standard single coils for this era)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1980; 'Space Boogie' is from the 'There and Back' album. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the riff section. No evidence of humbuckers or non-Strat guitars for this track.

Tone Character(10)

British crunchmeaty growlbright and articulatedynamic and touch-sensitivechewy bitepercussive attackclarity and cutting powernot harsh in the highsslightly compressedtight low end

Difficulty

The riff is technically demanding due to its high tempo, intricate picking patterns, and need for precise muting and articulation, making it challenging even for advanced players.

Sources

Guitarists: the tone and style of Jeff Beck | guitar TONE OVERLOAD Jeff Beck's guitar gear: a guide through the ages and stages | Guitar World Jeff Beck Discusses Gear, Technique and Hendrix in 1985 Guitar World Interview, Part 2

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