Riff Tone

Swallowed (Remastered)

Bush

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster Eric Clapton Signature (Candy Apple Green, 3 Lace Sensor pickups)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo

PickupsFender Lace Sensor (likely Gold, as per Clapton model spec)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Sovtek 'Green Russian' Big Muff Pi V7C

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1996 (Razorblade Suitcase era). Gear confirmed via Equipboard and period-correct photos. No direct evidence of live rig for this song's riff. No explicit studio notes for this exact track, but period-correct gear is well-documented.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedgritty and compressedaggressive attackslightly scooped midstight low endpronounced upper-midssustained power chordsmodulation swirl (flanger)layered rhythm guitarsfuzzy, grunge-inspired

Difficulty

The riff is built on power chords and straightforward rhythm, but requires tight muting and control of a saturated, noisy fuzz tone for clarity.

Sources

Gavin Rossdale | Equipboard Bush's distortion and sound - rip 90's | Guitar Forum - The Gear Page

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