GuitarDistortedRiff
Creep radiohead Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely Plus model, as used by Jonny Greenwood on 'Creep' studio recording)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, likely bridge position for riff)
Amp
Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1992-1993, Pablo Honey era. Jonny Greenwood played the main riff using a Fender Telecaster into a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb. The amp was set for heavy distortion for the riff/chorus. No evidence of additional pedals for the main riff; distortion is from amp and/or Marshall Shredmaster pedal. All details pertain to the studio version, not live performances.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Marshall Shredmaster · distortion
Fender Telecaster → (Marshall Shredmaster, if used) → Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- crunchy and chimey
- explosive and dynamic
- tight and punchy rhythm
- bright and cutting
- raw and energetic
- aggressive percussive attack
- distinctive, biting attack
- not overly saturated, retains clarity
- British-inspired crunch
- slightly compressed