Riff Tone
Witch Hunt (Part III of Fear)
Rush
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsGibson humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble6
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 1980-1981 (Moving Pictures sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album; settings and effects based on studio context and period-correct gear. Riff section uses bridge pickup for clarity and bite.
Tone Character(10)
thick, vocal midrangecrunchy but articulatebright and crisp top endstrong midrange presencemoderate saturation with clarityslightly boosted treble and presencetight low end (not muddy)subtle modulation shimmerdynamic and responsivecomplex chord voicings remain clear
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced rhythm skills, including tight palm muting, dynamic control, and clarity in complex chord voicings under moderate gain and subtle modulation.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-355
AmpMarshall JCM800 2203
PickupsGibson humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain6
bass5.5
mid7
treble6
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus
delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Notes
Studio recording, 1980-1981 (Moving Pictures sessions). Guitar and amp confirmed for this era and album; settings and effects based on studio context and period-correct gear. Riff section uses bridge pickup for clarity and bite.
Tone Character(10)
thick, vocal midrangecrunchy but articulatebright and crisp top endstrong midrange presencemoderate saturation with clarityslightly boosted treble and presencetight low end (not muddy)subtle modulation shimmerdynamic and responsivecomplex chord voicings remain clear
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate to advanced rhythm skills, including tight palm muting, dynamic control, and clarity in complex chord voicings under moderate gain and subtle modulation.
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