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Hunger Strike Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Temple of the Dog
Temple of the Dog · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender '62 Reissue Stratocaster
Pickups
Fender single-coil Strat pickups
Amp
Unknown (not specified in sources; likely Fender or Marshall tube amp typical of era, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Position 4 (bridge + middle)
Studio recording, 1990 (album released 1991). Mike McCready used a '62 reissue Stratocaster in position 4 (bridge + middle) for the intro/riff section. No explicit amp or pedal details for the studio recording found in sources.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- warm and glassy
- slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- articulate and open
- classic Strat 'quack' in position 4
- not heavily compressed
- clean with subtle breakup
- airy and present
- no heavy distortion or fuzz
- mild amp reverb for space