Riff Tone

The Oaf

Big Wreck

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarPaul Reed Smith CE24 (likely 1990s model, used by Ian Thornley on In Loving Memory Of... sessions)

AmpMesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier (studio recording, 1997)

PickupsPRS HFS Treble (bridge) humbucker

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)

tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997. Guitar tuned to Open Gb5. Bridge pickup used for main riff. Effects chain includes multiple modulation and time-based effects as audible and described in sources. Some effects settings are estimated based on genre and era due to lack of explicit studio documentation.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivechoppy rhythmic attacksaturated but articulatecomplex modulation texturerich harmonic overtonesdynamic and punchyslightly scooped midscrisp high endhard rock edgelayered with time-based effects

Difficulty

The riff is technically challenging due to the need for precise right-hand timing with delay and tremolo, unusual open tuning, and maintaining clarity through complex modulation effects.

Sources

The Oaf - Big Wreck. Awesome Riff of the Day... and how to play it!Legacy - Big Wreck - The Oaf | Fractal Audio Systems Forum Thornley/Big Wreck question | The Canadian Guitar Forum

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