Riff Tone
Train, Train
Blackfoot
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, slide setup for open E tuning)
AmpMarshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s model, cranked)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock PAF-style, 1970s era)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Slide guitar riff played by Rickey Medlocke, reportedly using a Les Paul set up for slide in open E. No direct evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section. Typical Southern rock studio setup of the era. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and mid-forwardclassic British crunchaggressive slide attackclear note separationslightly compressedvintage amp breakuppercussive and articulateminimal ambienceopen and dynamicfat, sustaining slide tone
Difficulty
The riff requires solid slide technique, good intonation, and dynamic control to achieve the classic Southern rock crunch and clarity. While not extremely fast, the slide phrasing and articulation demand intermediate to advanced skill.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s, slide setup for open E tuning)
AmpMarshall Plexi (likely 1959 Super Lead, late 1960s/early 1970s model, cranked)
PickupsGibson humbuckers (likely stock PAF-style, 1970s era)
Amp Settings
gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb2
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1979. Slide guitar riff played by Rickey Medlocke, reportedly using a Les Paul set up for slide in open E. No direct evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section. Typical Southern rock studio setup of the era. No evidence of live or alternate gear for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and mid-forwardclassic British crunchaggressive slide attackclear note separationslightly compressedvintage amp breakuppercussive and articulateminimal ambienceopen and dynamicfat, sustaining slide tone
Difficulty
The riff requires solid slide technique, good intonation, and dynamic control to achieve the classic Southern rock crunch and clarity. While not extremely fast, the slide phrasing and articulation demand intermediate to advanced skill.