Riff Tone
The One and Only
Chesney Hawkes
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s/early 1990s model, as seen in music video and era photos)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical UK studio rigs for this sound; no direct source confirmation for exact model, but this is the consensus among gear forums and genre experts)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on Kramer Baretta of the era)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Boss SD-1 or Tube Screamer type)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990/1991. Guitarist for the riff is likely session player Adam Seymour (not Chesney Hawkes himself). Gear is inferred from music video, era, and genre. No direct rig rundown or studio notes found for this specific session.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and drivingclassic British crunchtight, articulate power chordsbright upper midsslightly scooped midrangepercussive attackopen, ringing chordsclear note separationmoderate sustainnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with syncopated power chord changes and dynamic accents, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarKramer Baretta (likely 1980s/early 1990s model, as seen in music video and era photos)
AmpMarshall JCM800 (most likely, based on era, genre, and typical UK studio rigs for this sound; no direct source confirmation for exact model, but this is the consensus among gear forums and genre experts)
PickupsSeymour Duncan JB humbucker (bridge position, stock on Kramer Baretta of the era)
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, likely Boss SD-1 or Tube Screamer type)
Notes
Studio recording, 1990/1991. Guitarist for the riff is likely session player Adam Seymour (not Chesney Hawkes himself). Gear is inferred from music video, era, and genre. No direct rig rundown or studio notes found for this specific session.
Tone Character(10)
punchy and drivingclassic British crunchtight, articulate power chordsbright upper midsslightly scooped midrangepercussive attackopen, ringing chordsclear note separationmoderate sustainnot overly saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, punchy rhythm playing with syncopated power chord changes and dynamic accents, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.