GuitarDistortedRiff
Love Song Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Tesla
Tesla · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1980s, possibly Slash Appetite model as per Equipboard)
Pickups
Humbucker (Gibson stock or Slash signature, likely Alnico II magnets)
Amp
Randall RGT 100 HT
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1989. Gear based on Equipboard and typical Tesla studio setups for 'Love Song' era. No direct studio photo evidence for this exact session, but Randall RGT 100 HT and Les Paul Standard are consistently cited for Tesla's classic riff tones. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer · overdrive
- Boss BF-2 Flanger · flanger
Guitar → Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer → Boss BF-2 Flanger → Randall RGT 100 HT (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- raw and energetic
- blues-infused
- aggressive edge
- melodic and powerful
- gritty overdrive
- tight and articulate rhythm
- vintage warmth with modern clarity
- dynamic and responsive
- not overly saturated
- clear note separation