Riff Tone

When You're In (2016 Remix)

Pink Floyd

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (early 1970s, likely black with maple neck)

AmpHiwatt DR103 Custom 100 Head with WEM Super Starfinder 200 4x12 cabinet

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock, early 1970s)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Ram's Head Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 1972 (Obscured by Clouds sessions, remixed in 2016). No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this riff. No evidence of alternate amp for this song section.

Tone Character(10)

fuzzy and saturatedthick, sustaining rhythmBritish amp crunchslightly compressed attackopen and dynamicmodest reverb ambiencedistinct fuzz textureaggressive, biting edgefull-bodied midrangenot overly scooped

Difficulty

The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm and the need to control fuzz sustain, but does not require advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Australian Pink Floyd Show guitarist on how to nail David Gilmour's tone | Guitar World

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