Riff Tone

Still Loving You (Re-Recorded)

Scorpions

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Flying V (likely 1970s/1980s reissue, as used by Rudolf Schenker on studio recordings)

AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet (studio recording, 1980s equipment used for re-recorded version per interview)

PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers (likely 'Dirty Fingers' or 'T-Top' style, as per era and model)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 'Re-Recorded' version. Gear based on interviews referencing use of vintage Marshall stacks and Flying V for classic Scorpions clean tones. No explicit pedalboard or amp model for the clean section found, but era-appropriate gear confirmed. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the clean riff section.

Tone Character(10)

lush and chimingwarm and smoothglassy highsfull-bodiedstudio clarityslightly compressedgentle attacksubtle reverb ambienceno breakupclassic 80s clean

Difficulty

The clean riff requires accurate arpeggiated picking and careful muting to maintain clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Rudolf Schenker on life in The Scorpions and Flying Vs | Guitar World

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