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Beetlebum (2012 Remaster) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Blur
Blur · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Musicmaster (Sunburst, 1970s model)
Pickups
Single-coil (original Fender Musicmaster pickup)
Amp
Vox AC30 (likely, based on era and Blur's studio use, but not explicitly confirmed for this track)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1997 (2012 Remaster is a remaster of the original 1997 recording). Guitar and pedal confirmed for 'Beetlebum' video and studio session; amp inferred from Blur's typical studio setup for this era. No explicit amp model confirmation for this song's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
Effects Chain
- Pro Co Fat Rat · distortion
- Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb · reverb
Fender Musicmaster → Pro Co Fat Rat → Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb → Vox AC30 (amp reverb off)
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Tone Character
- raspy and fuzzy
- mid-heavy attack
- lo-fi, saturated edge
- warm, vintage single-coil bite
- slightly compressed
- modest amp breakup
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- thick and textured rhythm
- slight reverb ambience
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit amp model or settings found for 'Beetlebum (2012 Remaster)' riff section; amp and settings estimated based on Blur's typical studio gear and genre/era conventions.
- Pedals confirmed: Pro Co RAT (or Fat Rat) for distortion/fuzz, Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb seen on Coxon's board for later Blur sessions, but not explicitly confirmed for this recording; included due to audible reverb and likely studio use.
- No explicit pickup selector position found; bridge pickup inferred from tone and video evidence.
- No pedal knob settings found; settings estimated based on typical RAT and RV-5 usage for this genre/era.
- No evidence of modulation (chorus/flanger/phaser) or delay in the riff section; only distortion and reverb are clearly audible.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Graham Coxon's 'Beetlebum' riff tone is a classic British crunch—likely a Fender Jaguar into a Vox AC30 or similar, with moderate gain, prominent mids, and slightly rolled-off treble for warmth. The production is dry with only subtle reverb, and the tone is mid-forward and thick, matching Britpop conventions of the late '90s.