GuitarDistortedRiff
Eminence Front Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Who
The Who · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Schecter Telecaster-style (mid-80s 'Dallas-era' Schecter PT, black, as used by Pete Townshend on 'Eminence Front' studio recording)
Pickups
Schecter F500T single coil pickups
Amp
Hiwatt Custom 100 CP103 Pete Townshend signature head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet (studio, 1982)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1982. Guitar is a black mid-80s Schecter PT Telecaster-style with Schecter F500T single coils. Amp is Hiwatt CP103 head into Mesa/Boogie 4x12. No confirmed pedal use for riff section; effects are inferred from audio and era.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy attack
- tight and percussive rhythm
- clear, articulate highs
- slightly compressed
- open and airy
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- mild breakup
- focused low end
- subtle reverb ambience
- distinct single-coil clarity