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Riff Tone

Thickfreakness

The Black Keys

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1960s Harmony H78
AmpFender Silverface Twin Reverb
PickupsDeArmond Gold Foil single coils

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Big Muff (Russian or NYC variant)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002. Dan Auerbach used a vintage Harmony H78 with DeArmond pickups into a Fender Twin Reverb for the 'Thickfreakness' album. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio riff section. No evidence of amp distortion pedals; fuzz pedal is primary gain source.

Tone Character(10)
thick and saturatedwooly, compressed fuzzlo-fi, raw garage rockmid-heavy punchslightly scooped but not thinsustained and singingaggressive, biting top endvintage fuzz saturationpercussive and dynamicbroken-up, not smooth overdrive

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires control of dynamics and muting to keep the fuzz articulate and punchy. The main challenge is handling the saturated fuzz and keeping the riff tight.

Sources

Thickfreankess guitar tone : r/TheBlackKeys - RedditGuitar Tone : r/TheBlackKeys - RedditBlack Keys Fuzz Tones | The Gear Page

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