Riff Tone
Washer
Slint
Guitarother1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster
AmpSpectra H-162 Amp Head
PickupsSingle-coil (exact model unknown, likely stock Fender Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Notes
Studio recording, 1990-1991 (Spiderland sessions). Gear confirmed for Slint era, but not all sources specify exact pickup model. No evidence of alternate guitars for riff section.
Tone Character(9)
brittle and sharpangular and percussiveclear note separationslightly grittydynamic and touch-sensitivetight, focused attacknot overly compressedarticulate with some edgenot a high-gain wall of sound
Difficulty
The riff features intricate fingerpicking patterns, dynamic shifts, and non-standard chord shapes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster
AmpSpectra H-162 Amp Head
PickupsSingle-coil (exact model unknown, likely stock Fender Telecaster pickups)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb1
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionBoss Boss HM-2 Heavy Metal
Notes
Studio recording, 1990-1991 (Spiderland sessions). Gear confirmed for Slint era, but not all sources specify exact pickup model. No evidence of alternate guitars for riff section.
Tone Character(9)
brittle and sharpangular and percussiveclear note separationslightly grittydynamic and touch-sensitivetight, focused attacknot overly compressedarticulate with some edgenot a high-gain wall of sound
Difficulty
The riff features intricate fingerpicking patterns, dynamic shifts, and non-standard chord shapes, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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