Riff Tone

Strong Arm of the Law (1997 Remaster)

Saxon

Guitarmetal1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s model)

AmpMarshall JMP 100W (likely Super Lead or Master Volume, late 1970s model)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely T-Top or similar, passive)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1980 (original album), 1997 remaster. No direct evidence of pedals or alternate guitars for the riff section. Typical for Saxon's early 80s studio rhythm tone.

Tone Character(10)

classic British crunchtight and percussiveaggressive bridge pickup attackpunchy midrangeclear note separationslightly compressedminimal ambiencedry, focused rhythm toneno audible modulation or delayarticulate riffing

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, tight alternate picking and palm muting at a high tempo, demanding good right-hand control and timing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques.

Sources

Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law | The Gear Page

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