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The Power of Love Guitar Tone Settings — Huey Lewis & The News
Huey Lewis & The News · 1980s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1957 Fender Stratocaster
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock 1957 Stratocaster)
Amp
1960s Fender black-panel Deluxe Reverb
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1985. Chris Hayes played the main riff on a '57 Strat through a black-panel Fender Deluxe. No evidence of pedals or additional effects for the riff section. Sources confirm this setup for rhythm/riff parts on 'The Power of Love'.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- tight and punchy
- slight amp breakup
- dynamic and responsive
- clear note separation
- percussive attack
- classic 80s pop-rock rhythm
- crisp highs
- full-bodied mids
- not overly saturated