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Wings (Remastered) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Hollies
The Hollies · 1970s · rock
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Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely 1960s model)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, 1960s)
Amp
Vox AC30 (1960s JMI model, studio recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1974 (original 'Wings' session, remastered version). No evidence of pedal use for riff section; classic British Invasion setup. No live/touring substitutions included.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain3.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and jangly
- chiming upper mids
- slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
- articulate single-coil attack
- tight and percussive
- clear note separation
- British Invasion sparkle
- modest amp breakup
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- open, airy rhythm
Sources
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