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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