GuitarDistortedRiff
I Love Rock 'N Roll Guitar Tone Settings
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
c. 1965-66 Gibson Melody Maker Double
Pickups
Red Rhodes Velvet Hammer 54 ceramic magnet humbucker (bridge)
Amp
c. 1978-79 Music Man 212-HD 130 combo (two Electro-Voice EVM 12L speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1981. Guitar used with bridge pickup only, volume and tone on 10. Amp settings from Guitar World are for the studio session. No effects pedals confirmed for this riff section; overdrive is from amp and possibly a Tube Screamer, but sources for pedal use on the studio recording are conflicting. No modulation or time-based effects are audible or cited.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass4.5
Gain8
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- gritty and aggressive
- powerful, driving rhythm
- clangorous crunch
- tight and punchy
- raw and energetic
- midrange punch
- treble cut
- amp-like breakup
- high-output ceramic pickup
- dynamic attack