GuitarCleanRiff
Song 2 (2012 Remaster) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Blur
Blur · 1990s · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely Graham Coxon's signature or 60s model)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender Telecaster stock single-coils)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead 100-Watt Head
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1997 (remaster 2012); gear confirmed for Song 2 era by Equipboard and interviews. Clean section uses Telecaster into Marshall Super Lead. No evidence of pedals or effects for clean part.
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids7
Bass6
Gain0
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
Fender Telecaster → Marshall Super Lead 100 (clean channel, no pedals, no effects)
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Tone Character
- thin and dry
- bright and articulate
- percussive attack
- slightly brittle highs
- minimal sustain
- no audible reverb or delay
- tight and focused
- dynamic response to picking
- distinct Telecaster clarity
- no breakup or crunch
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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