GuitarDistortedRiff
Johnny B. Goode (feat. The Starlighters) Guitar Tone Settings
Marty McFly · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-345 (Sixties Cherry, as seen in Back to the Future film)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers (Custombucker or equivalent, as per film prop and reissues)
Amp
Fender 'Narrow Panel Tweed' Bandmaster 5E7 (1955-1960)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio mimed performance for 1985 film 'Back to the Future', set in 1955. Guitar is anachronistic (ES-345 introduced in 1959), but this is the exact prop used in the riff section. Amp is visually confirmed as a Fender Tweed Bandmaster or clone. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain3
Reverb2.5
Treble7.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and biting attack
- slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
- clear and articulate single notes
- snappy and percussive rhythm
- full-bodied midrange presence
- dynamic and touch-sensitive response
- vintage rock and roll clarity
- open and airy highs
- tight low end
- minimal compression or sustain