Riff Tone

Summer of 69 (Classic Version)

Bryan Adams

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely late 1970s or early 1980s, maple neck, 6-string, not 12-string for main riff)

AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, classic version)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'Summer of 69' (1984, Reckless album). Guitarist: Keith Scott. Main riff is NOT played on a 12-string. Evidence points to a Stratocaster into a Vox AC30 for the main riff. No explicit evidence of Les Paul or Gretsch for the riff section in the studio version.

Tone Character(9)

tight and percussivebright and articulatecrunchy rhythmdynamic palm mutingslight shimmer from chorusclear single-coil snapnot overly compressedopen and punchyclassic 80s rock texture

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level palm muting technique, tight rhythm, and dynamic control to capture the percussive feel and syncopation that define the song's groove.

Sources

[QUESTION] Type of guitar sound at the beginning of Bryan Adams ...Bryan Adams reveals what his “first real six-string” was | Guitar World How to palm mute on guitar – & take it from beginner to pro | Guitar World

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