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Fast As a Shark Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Accept
Accept · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Framus Flying V (custom, early 1970s, likely modified)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge position, humbucker)
Amp
Marshall JMP 2203 (100W, late 1970s/early 1980s, likely with 4x12 cabinet)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1981-1982. Gear based on era, interviews, and genre conventions. No direct source confirmation for exact pedal/amp model for this specific recording, but Wolf Hoffmann is known for using a Flying V with DiMarzio Super Distortion and Marshall JMP in this period. No evidence of pedal use for riff section; all distortion likely from amp. No chorus, delay, or reverb audible on riff. Settings estimated based on typical 1980s metal Marshall JMP tones.
Amp Settings
Mids4.5
Bass5.5
Gain8
Reverb0
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- razor-sharp attack
- scooped midrange
- aggressive, biting distortion
- fast, articulate picking response
- dry, immediate sound
- no ambient effects
- high output, saturated
- focused low end
- crisp, metallic edge
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact amp or pedal settings for 'Fast As a Shark' riff section; settings estimated based on era, genre, and known gear.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; all distortion likely from Marshall JMP amp.
- No chorus, delay, or reverb audible in the riff section; dry, tight metal tone.
- Guitar and pickup details inferred from Wolf Hoffmann's known gear in early 1980s and period photos/interviews.
- If more specific studio documentation emerges, settings and gear may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Accept's 'Fast As a Shark' (1982) features a biting, aggressive early 80s German metal tone with high gain, tight low end, scooped mids, and very bright, cutting highs. Wolf Hoffmann used a Marshall JMP with a Tube Screamer, typical for the era and genre, and the production is extremely dry with no audible reverb.