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Joker and the Thief Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Wolfmother
Wolfmother · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1973 Gibson SG Standard
Pickups
Stock Gibson humbuckers (1970s SG Standard)
Amp
Marshall Plexi (exact wattage/model unknown, likely 50w or 100w, possibly blended with Hiwatt or Orange per producer's choice)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2005. Multiple vintage amps were patched in by producer Dave Sardy, but the main riff is most associated with a Marshall Plexi and the '73 SG. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids7.5
Bass6.5
Gain7
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Distortion/Fuzz pedal (model unknown) · distortion
Guitar → Distortion/Fuzz pedal (if used) → Marshall Plexi (with light spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- fuzzy and saturated
- thick, mid-forward
- aggressive and punchy
- harmonic-rich overtones
- tight and percussive
- British crunch
- loud and in-your-face
- slightly scooped highs for clarity
- bridge pickup bite
- sustained power chords