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Still Loving You Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Scorpions
Scorpions · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Flying V (Rudolf Schenker, rhythm guitar, studio recording, 1984)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (likely stock or period-correct replacements, passive, not active)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head with Marshall 4x12 cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1984. Rhythm/riff section played by Rudolf Schenker, not Matthias Jabs. Amp confirmed as Marshall JCM800 from era and multiple sources. No evidence of pedals in the riff section; effects are likely rack or post-processing for lead/solo only.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- tight palm-muted chugs
- classic Marshall crunch
- warm, mid-focused rhythm tone
- clear note definition
- slightly saturated but not high-gain
- 80s hard rock rhythm sound
- articulate attack
- full-bodied chords
- not overly compressed
- dynamic response to picking
Notes & Caveats
- No direct numeric amp settings found in sources; settings estimated based on Marshall JCM800 typical 80s rock usage and genre/era.
- No evidence of pedals or modulation/time-based effects used in the riff section; chorus and delay are present in the solo/lead but not in the main riff.
- Pickup and amp confirmed for this era and song, but exact pickup model may vary slightly depending on Flying V year.
- Reverb is likely minimal and may be from the amp or studio room, not a pedal.
- If more detailed studio notes or isolated tracks become available, update settings accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Scorpions' 'Still Loving You' riff features a saturated, singing 80s hard rock tone typical of a Marshall JCM800 with moderate bass, forward mids, and bright but not harsh treble. Presence is boosted for clarity, and reverb is subtle, matching the era's production and Matthias Jabs' amp preferences.