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My Iron Lung Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Radiohead

Radiohead · 1990s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender US Telecaster Plus V1
Pickups
Lace Sensor Red (bridge humbucker)
Amp
Fender Eighty-Five solid-state combo
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (Lace Sensor Red humbucker)

Studio recording, 1994. Jonny Greenwood used the Telecaster Plus V1 with the bridge humbucker into a Fender Eighty-Five amp as the clean foundation for the riff section. Pedals included DigiTech Whammy WH-1 and Marshall Shred Master. No evidence of live/tour gear or other amps for the studio recording.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
5.5
Gain
5
Reverb
2
Treble
6
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • DigiTech Whammy WH-1 · modulation
  • Marshall Shred Master · distortion

Fender US Telecaster Plus V1 (bridge humbucker) → DigiTech Whammy WH-1 → Marshall Shred Master → Fender Eighty-Five amp (light spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • compressed and punchy
  • mid-forward crunch
  • clear articulation despite distortion
  • octave-up pitch shifting
  • biting and aggressive
  • dynamic attack
  • not overly bright
  • slightly scooped highs
  • tight and focused
  • distinctive alternative rock edge

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