GuitarCleanRiff
Alison Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1970s Fender Telecaster
Pickups
Fender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups, 1970s)
Amp
Peavey Deuce VT Series 212 Combo
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1977. Gear confirmed for 'My Aim Is True' era and specifically associated with Costello's early clean tones. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the clean riff section. Live setups may vary, but this matches the original studio recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain0
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- clean and chimey
- bright and articulate
- warm low end
- slightly scooped mids
- clear note separation
- touch-sensitive dynamics
- slight amp reverb for space
- no audible compression or modulation
- present but not harsh highs
- classic pub rock clean