GuitarDistortedRiff
Mamma Mia Riff Guitar Tone Settings — ABBA
ABBA · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
1959 Gibson Les Paul
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Ampeg amplifier (exact model unknown)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1975. Janne Schaffer confirmed he played the overdubbed guitar parts on 'Mamma Mia' using his 1959 Gibson Les Paul and an Ampeg amp. No evidence of pedals or additional effects used for the riff section. No live/touring rig info included.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain3.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and percussive
- slightly overdriven edge
- clear note separation
- warm but present midrange
- no audible modulation
- studio double-tracked
- controlled dynamics
- classic pop-rock clarity
- no excessive sustain
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