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The Bartender and the Thief Guitar Tone Settings — Stereophonics
Stereophonics · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Custom 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue
Pickups
P-90 single coil (stock on 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue)
Amp
Matchless C-30 Guitar Combo Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1998. Guitar and amp confirmed for this song via photo/video evidence from the era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section in the studio.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss BD-2 Blues Driver · overdrive
Guitar → (possible BD-2 Blues Driver) → Matchless C-30 Combo (minimal spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- raspy and biting
- midrange punch
- tight and focused
- British crunch
- articulate pick attack
- slightly compressed
- harmonically rich
- raw and unpolished
- minimal ambience
- in-your-face