Riff Tone

Tempted

Squeeze

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

Guitar1960s Fender Telecaster (likely standard, possibly with B-bender mod)

AmpMesa/Boogie Mark I (original studio amp, per interview)

PickupsFender single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1981. Glenn Tilbrook stated in Guitar World that he used original Boogie amps for classic Squeeze tracks including 'Tempted'. No evidence of pedals used on the original studio recording; Tilbrook notes he stopped using pedals except for compressors and amp reverb, and used volume control for dynamics.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclean and percussiveslightly compressedwarm midrangeclear note separationsubtle amp reverbdynamic and touch-sensitivestudio clarityno audible overdrivepresent but not harsh treble

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo. Dynamic control is important for the even, polished pop sound.

Sources

Glenn Tilbrook of Squeeze talks gear, guitar solos and future plans | Guitar World

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