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Love Is the Law Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Seahorses
The Seahorses · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Lindert Locomotive
Pickups
Lindert Locomotive stock humbuckers (likely ceramic, exact model unspecified)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 4100
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1996-1997. Guitar and amp confirmed via video and photo evidence for 'Love Is the Law' riff section. No explicit pedalboard or amp setting details found for the studio session; settings estimated based on era, genre, and amp type.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- punchy attack
- open and dynamic
- mid-forward presence
- clear note separation
- British crunch
- slightly compressed
- tight low end
- not overly saturated
- ringing chords
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source provides exact amp or pedal settings for the studio recording of 'Love Is the Law' riff section.
- Guitar and amp models are confirmed by video/photo evidence, but pickup type is inferred from stock Lindert specs.
- No explicit evidence for pedal use in the riff section; effects chain is inferred from audio and typical practices.
- Amp settings are estimated based on Marshall JCM900 usage in 1990s Britpop/rock context.
- If more detailed studio notes or interviews surface, settings and effects may need revision.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. John Squire's tone on 'Love Is the Law' is classic British crunch with pronounced mids, moderate gain, and clear but not harsh treble, likely achieved with a Marshall amp set for rich, forward rock tones. The era and genre favor a slightly ambient but not wet reverb, and Squire's style consistently emphasizes midrange punch and clarity.