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Step on Me Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Cardigans
The Cardigans · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown exact model (likely semi-hollow or solidbody electric, Peter Svensson's typical studio guitars circa 1994)
Pickups
Unknown (likely standard single-coil or humbucker, model not specified for this recording)
Amp
Line 6 Amp Farm (Vox AC30 model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, for brightness and attack)
Studio recording, 1994. Guitar was run through Line 6 Amp Farm using the Vox AC30 model. No explicit mention of pedals or guitar model for this specific track. All info is for the studio recording, not live.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and jangly
- articulate and percussive
- slightly overdriven edge
- clear note separation
- tight attack
- minimal sustain
- studio-processed clarity
- no heavy gain or fuzz
- distinct fast-picked riff
- crisp high end