Riff Tone

The Bartender and the Thief

Stereophonics

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue

AmpMatchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsP-90 single coil (stock on 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song via photo/video evidence from the era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section in the studio.

Tone Character(10)

raspy and bitingmidrange punchtight and focusedBritish cruncharticulate pick attackslightly compressedharmonically richraw and unpolishedminimal ambiencein-your-face

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, aggressive strumming and tight power chord changes with consistent palm muting and dynamic pick attack, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Kelly Jones' Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue - Equipboard

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