Riff Tone
Won't Get Fooled Again
The Who
Guitarrock1970s
Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
Amp1959 Fender Bandmaster combo (3x10" Jensen P10Q alnico speakers)
PickupsPAF Filter'Tron humbucking pickups (bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb0
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
volumeEdwards Edwards Volume Pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 1971, as used on the original 'Who's Next' album. Not the live rig (which was SG/Hiwatt). Edwards volume pedal used in signal chain. Settings and gear confirmed by Pete Townshend interview and Guitar World feature.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and percussivecranked amp overdrivetight and punchydynamic and explosivebright but not harshclear note separationraw, grungy edgesnappy strummingminimal sustainuncompressed, open sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for aggressive, accurate strumming, dynamic control, and precise chord voicings, making it challenging for most players.
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Original Gear
Guitar1959 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins
Amp1959 Fender Bandmaster combo (3x10" Jensen P10Q alnico speakers)
PickupsPAF Filter'Tron humbucking pickups (bridge pickup)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb0
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
volumeEdwards Edwards Volume Pedal
Notes
Studio recording, 1971, as used on the original 'Who's Next' album. Not the live rig (which was SG/Hiwatt). Edwards volume pedal used in signal chain. Settings and gear confirmed by Pete Townshend interview and Guitar World feature.
Tone Character(10)
aggressive and percussivecranked amp overdrivetight and punchydynamic and explosivebright but not harshclear note separationraw, grungy edgesnappy strummingminimal sustainuncompressed, open sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced right-hand technique for aggressive, accurate strumming, dynamic control, and precise chord voicings, making it challenging for most players.
Won't Get Fooled Again settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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