Riff Tone

Venus

Shocking Blue

Guitarrock1960s

Original Gear

GuitarHagstrom Kent II

AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface era, likely studio backline)

PickupsSingle-coil pickups (Hagstrom stock single-coils)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1969; no evidence of pedals or additional effects in clean riff section. Gear inferred from period photos, interviews, and typical Dutch/European studio setups of the late 1960s. No direct source confirms exact amp, but Fender Twin Reverb is most plausible for this clean, bright tone.

Tone Character(9)

bright and glassyarticulate single notessnappy attacktight and percussive rhythmslight spring reverb ambiencedistinct single-coil clarityno audible breakupclean and presentvintage pop/rock shimmer

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, clean picking and articulation to capture the classic sound. No advanced techniques, but clarity and timing are essential.

Sources

2014 Gear of the Year - Premier Guitar Shocking Blues Jr III demo

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