GuitarDistortedRiff
Crimson and Clover Guitar Tone Settings
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Melody Maker (Eric Carmen's, late 1960s model)
Pickups
Single-coil (original Melody Maker pickup)
Amp
Music Man HD-130 2x12 combo
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1981; Joan Jett used her vintage Gibson Melody Maker (purchased from Eric Carmen) and her main Music Man HD-130 amp for the recording of 'Crimson and Clover.' No evidence of additional guitars or amps for the riff section. Minimal pedal use; mostly plug-and-play setup.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer · overdrive
Guitar → (optional) Ibanez TS9DX Turbo Tube Screamer → Music Man HD-130 (with spring reverb, tremolo effect engaged)
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Tone Character
- classic rock crunch
- slightly gritty edge
- tight, punchy rhythm
- clear single-coil articulation
- warm midrange focus
- modest amp breakup
- audible tremolo pulse
- dynamic, responsive attack
- minimal pedal coloration