GuitarDistortedRiff
Wild Flower Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Cult
The Cult · 1980s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
1980s Gretsch White Falcon
Pickups
Gretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 head with 4x12 cabinet (likely Celestion speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1987. Gear confirmed for 'Electric' album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the main riff section of 'Wild Flower'.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and percussive
- classic British crunch
- mid-forward, muscular
- aggressive attack
- clear note separation
- bright and cutting highs
- full-bodied
- minimal ambience
- distinct Gretsch chime
- dry, punchy rhythm
Sources
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