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Rocks Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Primal Scream

Primal Scream · 1990s · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster
Pickups
Single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
Amp
Vox AC30
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 1993-1994. Gear confirmed for Primal Scream's studio work in this era; Andrew Innes is primary guitarist for 'Rocks' riff. No explicit evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section. No evidence of live/touring rig for this specific recording.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6.5
Gain
6.5
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Pro Co Turbo RAT · distortion
  • Keeley Loomer · fuzz

Fender Jazzmaster → Pro Co Turbo RAT → Keeley Loomer (possible) → Vox AC30 (spring reverb on)

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Tone Character

  • rich and swirling
  • aggressive and punchy
  • mid-forward crunch
  • warm tube saturation
  • slightly fuzzy edge
  • dynamic and percussive
  • full-bodied chord stabs
  • present upper mids
  • classic British rock drive
  • textured, saturated rhythm

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Rocks' riff; settings estimated based on typical Vox AC30 usage in 1990s British rock and the song's audible tone.
  • ⚠️No explicit pedalboard photo or session notes for 'Rocks' riff; pedal choices inferred from era, band interviews, and audible effects.
  • ⚠️No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song section; Jazzmaster and AC30 are most consistently cited for Primal Scream studio work in this era.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'Rocks' riff has a classic Stonesy crunch with forward mids, moderate gain, and a thick, British rock EQ profile typical of early '90s Primal Scream (often using Marshall amps and Les Pauls). The tone is punchy and present but not overly bright or saturated, with subtle room reverb for space.

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