Riff Tone

Voodoo Child

Sean Mann

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model for Sean Mann not confirmed, but Strat is standard for this song/riff)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (based on forum consensus for Voodoo Child riff recreation, no evidence of alternative amp for Sean Mann's version)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain7

bass8.5

mid3.5

treble8

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

wahUnknown Wah pedal (model unknown)

fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown, likely Fuzz Face style)

Notes

Settings and gear inferred from standard Voodoo Child riff recreations and forum discussions; no direct evidence for Sean Mann's exact studio rig. Studio context assumed, year unknown but likely 2010s+.

Tone Character(10)

wah-soaked and expressivefuzzy and saturated attackbright and biting highsscooped midrange for claritytouch-sensitive and dynamicpercussive and articulate pickingclassic Stratocaster quackopen, uncompressed sustainraw, vintage fuzz characterdynamic wah filter movement

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced wah pedal coordination, dynamic picking, and expressive phrasing, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

voodoo child settings - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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