GuitarDistortedRiff
hocus pocus Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Unknown Artist
Unknown Artist · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Late-'60s Gibson Les Paul Custom
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock, late-'60s)
Amp
Fender SS1000 Super Showman (solid-state preamp head, Channel 1) with two XFL1000 4x12 cabinets
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1971, settings and gear confirmed for original studio version of 'Hocus Pocus' riff section. Distortion from Colorsound Power Boost pedal, not amp fuzz. Guitar volume and tone both at 10. Used bridge pickup. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass4.5
Gain6.5
Reverb1
Treble8
Presence7
Effects Chain
- Colorsound Power Boost · boost
Guitar → Colorsound Power Boost → Fender SS1000 Super Showman (Channel 1, bright switch on, high treble) → XFL1000 4x12 cabinets
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Tone Character
- aggressive grit and grind
- bright and articulate
- tight low end
- clear note separation
- biting attack
- major 7 chords ring out clearly
- crunchy rhythm
- dynamic response
- no muddiness
- high treble presence