GuitarDistortedRiff
Interzone (2019 Digital Master) Guitar Tone Settings
Joy Division · 1970s · punk
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Original Recording
Guitar
1977 Gibson SG Special
Pickups
P90 single coil pickups
Amp
Vox AC30 (1970s model, likely Top Boost circuit)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1979 (Unknown Pleasures sessions, used for 'Interzone' riff). No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp. Gear confirmed for studio era, not live.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and biting
- raw and gritty
- mid-forward punch
- articulate attack
- tight and focused low end
- minimal sustain
- fast note decay
- percussive rhythm
- direct amp sound
- distinct single-coil snap
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