Riff Tone
The Man Who Sold the World
David Bowie
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul
AmpMarshall stack
PickupsHumbucker
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDunlop Cry Baby Wah
Notes
Mick Ronson was known for using a Les Paul with a Marshall amp setup during this era.
Tone Character(5)
British crunchaggressivetighthot humbucker tone70s rock vibe
Difficulty
The song requires expressive playing with a wah pedal and maintaining a consistent 70s rock tone.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul
AmpMarshall stack
PickupsHumbucker
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDunlop Cry Baby Wah
Sources
Notes
Mick Ronson was known for using a Les Paul with a Marshall amp setup during this era.
Tone Character(5)
British crunchaggressivetighthot humbucker tone70s rock vibe
Difficulty
The song requires expressive playing with a wah pedal and maintaining a consistent 70s rock tone.
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