GuitarDistortedRiff
Dead End Justice Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Runaways
The Runaways · 1970s · punk
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Melody Maker
Pickups
Single-coil (original Melody Maker pickups)
Amp
Vox AC30C2X
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1976. Gear inferred from Equipboard and era-typical Runaways setup. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for this specific track's riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- aggressive and punchy
- raw and gritty
- midrange-forward
- bright but not harsh
- unpolished and energetic
- tight and percussive attack
- slightly compressed
- vintage rock crunch
- clear note separation
- minimal ambience