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Shout at the Devil Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1970s Fender Stratocaster 'Isabella' (white, heavily modified, likely with DiMarzio Super Distortion humbucker in bridge)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge humbucker, likely swapped into Strat), single coils (middle/neck, but not used for riff)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead (Plexi) head, modded by Jose Arredondo, into Marshall 1960BV 4x12 cabinets
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (humbucker)
Studio recording, 1983. Mick Mars used his white Strat 'Isabella' and a Melody Maker for some parts, but the main riff is widely attributed to the Strat with a humbucker in the bridge. Amps were Jose-modded Marshall Plexis, stacked in the studio. No evidence of pedals for the riff section; distortion from amp. Effects chain is dry/tight for riff. No chorus, delay, or reverb pedals audible on riff. Studio, not live.
Amp Settings
Mids5
Bass6
Gain8
Reverb1
Treble7.5
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- thick, grinding distortion
- tight, percussive palm muting
- aggressive, gritty attack
- British high-gain crunch
- focused midrange punch
- saturated, harmonically rich
- minimal ambience
- raw and energetic
- articulate pick attack
- powerful, resonant rhythm sound