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Tragedy

Hanoi Rocks

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Explorer (early 80s, likely 1976-1981 model)
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203 head into 4x12 cabinet
PickupsStock Gibson humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb2
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayIbanez Ibanez DL10 Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 1981. Gear confirmed for era and band member Andy McCoy. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track's riff section.

Tone Character(10)
raucous and grittyraw and energeticpowerful and saturatedmid-heavy with biting attackopen and dynamicslightly compressedpunchy and aggressiveclassic British crunchslight room ambiencenot overly processed

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, energetic strumming and tight timing, but uses straightforward power chords and basic techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Hanoi Rocks Members, Gear & Sound | EquipboardAndy McCoy | Equipboard

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