Riff Tone

Woman

Wolfmother

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

Guitar1970s Gibson SG Standard

AmpOrange amplifier (likely OR120 or similar vintage model)

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock 1970s SG)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass7

mid7

treble6.5

reverb1

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi

Notes

Studio recording, 2005. Andrew Stockdale confirmed using a 1970s Gibson SG and Orange amps for the debut album. Russian Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal was also used for the riff section. No evidence of additional effects for the riff. No evidence of amp reverb or other built-in effects used in the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

thick, saturated fuzzmid-forward punchaggressive and rawvintage British crunchfull-bodied and musculartight, percussive attackwarm but bitinguncompressed, open dynamicsclassic 70s hard rock flavorsustained, singing riff tone

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and control over a saturated fuzz tone, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Andrew Stockdale, Wolfmother Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Wolfmother’s Andrew Stockdale - Premier Guitar

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