GuitarDistortedRiff
Eye of the Tiger Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Survivor
Survivor · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (likely Black Beauty or 'Eye of the Tiger' custom finish)
Pickups
Gibson Burstbucker #3 humbuckers
Amp
Silvertone Model 1484 Twin Twelve 60-Watt
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1982. Guitarist Jim Peterik is confirmed to have used a Gibson Les Paul Custom with Burstbucker #3 pickups and a Silvertone 1484 Twin Twelve amp for the riff section. No evidence of additional pedals or effects used on the original studio recording. Gear used in the music video (Explorer) is not the studio gear.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- punchy and articulate
- tight, percussive attack
- warm, vintage overdrive
- full-bodied midrange
- slight amp breakup
- dynamic and responsive
- clear chord definition
- aggressive pick attack
- minimal reverb
- no audible modulation or delay