Coming Back to Life Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Studio recording, 1993, The Division Bell sessions. Riff section uses the Black Strat with EMG SA pickups. Amp is a Hiwatt DR103, no evidence of rotating speaker or heavy fuzz for the riff section. Effects chain includes compression, delay, and chorus. Settings are estimated based on Gilmour's typical Division Bell-era studio setup for rhythm/riff parts, not solo.
Amp Settings
Effects Chain
- Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer · compression
- Boss CE-2 Chorus (Pete Cornish Custom Stereo Chorus) · chorus
- Pete Cornish Tape Echo Simulator · delay
Fender Stratocaster (EMG SA neck or neck+middle) → Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer → Boss CE-2 Chorus (Cornish mod) → Pete Cornish Tape Echo Simulator → Hiwatt DR103 → WEM 4x12 cabinet (studio plate reverb added at mix)
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Tone Character
- clean and glassy
- lush and spacious
- slightly compressed
- chorus shimmer
- clear note separation
- warm lows
- articulate highs
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- subtle delay ambience
- studio clarity