GuitarDistortedRiff
Eternal Life Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Jeff Buckley
Jeff Buckley · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1983 Fender USA Telecaster
Pickups
Stock Fender single-coil (bridge position)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 with 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1993-1994 for the 'Grace' album. Specific to the heavy riff/distorted section of 'Eternal Life.' Multiple sources confirm the JCM800 and Telecaster for this track. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for the studio version.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- aggressive and saturated
- tight and percussive
- bright and cutting
- focused midrange punch
- minimal ambience (dry)
- raw, punk-influenced
- high output, biting attack
- articulate single-note clarity
- no audible reverb or delay
- bridge pickup snap