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Gold On the Ceiling Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Black Keys
The Black Keys · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Ibanez Custom SG (white, triple humbucker, late 60s/early 70s model)
Pickups
Ibanez humbuckers (likely original, triple configuration)
Amp
Unknown vintage tube amp (likely Fender or Marshall, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Gear is for studio recording of 'Gold On the Ceiling' (2011, El Camino album). Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and live footage; amp model not explicitly identified in any source for this song/recording. Pedals confirmed from studio rig rundown.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
Effects Chain
- EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Fuzz · fuzz
- EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job · eq
Ibanez Custom SG (bridge pickup) → EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Fuzz → EarthQuaker Devices Tone Job EQ → Vintage tube amp (likely Fender/Marshall) with light spring reverb
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Tone Character
- fuzzy and saturated
- thick and mid-heavy
- punchy attack
- raw garage rock edge
- slightly compressed
- vintage fuzz texture
- clear note separation
- aggressive but not harsh
- bridge pickup bite
- classic rock fuzz