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In the Flesh? Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (Black Strat, late 1970s configuration)
Pickups
Single-coil (stock Fender, late 1970s Black Strat configuration)
Amp
Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1979. Gear confirmed for The Wall sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5
Reverb2.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- powerful and punchy
- crunchy and articulate
- tight low end
- clear, defined highs
- slightly compressed
- dynamic and responsive
- British amp character
- focused and direct
- minimal ambience
- studio clarity
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings found for this specific song; settings estimated based on typical Hiwatt DR103 use in late 1970s Pink Floyd studio recordings.
- No explicit pedal or effect model confirmed for this riff section; effects list based on audio and era-typical Gilmour rig.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical Gilmour rhythm tone and audio analysis; no direct quote found.
- No evidence of fuzz, delay, or modulation effects in the riff section; flanger sometimes used live but not present in studio riff.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Gilmour's 'In the Flesh?' riff tone is a crunchy, mid-forward British amp sound (likely a Hiwatt DR103), with moderate gain, strong mids, and controlled treble for warmth. The production is dry with just a touch of room reverb, matching late 70s Floyd and Gilmour's typical amp EQ approach.