Riff Tone
Still Loving You
Scorpions
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (Rudolf Schenker, 1984 era, studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely Dirty Fingers or stock 1980s Gibson humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (Love at First Sting album). Guitarist for clean riff: Rudolf Schenker. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean section. No evidence of pedal-based clean effects in studio; chorus effect is audible and likely rack or studio unit.
Tone Character(10)
warm and glassylush stereo chorus shimmerbell-like sustainclean and articulateslightly compressedsoft attackno breakup or crunchsubtle reverb tailfull-bodied lowssparkling highs
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate arpeggiation and soft, controlled picking to achieve the signature lush, chorus-laden sound. While not technically advanced, it demands attention to dynamics and tone control.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Flying V (Rudolf Schenker, 1984 era, studio recording)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely Dirty Fingers or stock 1980s Gibson humbuckers)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1984 (Love at First Sting album). Guitarist for clean riff: Rudolf Schenker. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean section. No evidence of pedal-based clean effects in studio; chorus effect is audible and likely rack or studio unit.
Tone Character(10)
warm and glassylush stereo chorus shimmerbell-like sustainclean and articulateslightly compressedsoft attackno breakup or crunchsubtle reverb tailfull-bodied lowssparkling highs
Difficulty
The clean riff requires accurate arpeggiation and soft, controlled picking to achieve the signature lush, chorus-laden sound. While not technically advanced, it demands attention to dynamics and tone control.
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