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Rebel Rebel guitar tone

David Bowie · Diamond Dogs (2016 Remaster) · 1974 · Rock

Crunch

Main Riff

AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi)
GuitarFender Telecaster
PickupBridge single-coil
GAIN5
BASS4
MID4.5
TREBLE5
PRESENCE5.5
REVERB1

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Boss SD-1 overdrive
    Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
    Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.

Set gain so the tone cleans up when you pick softly and bites when you dig in.

Lead

Solo Boost

AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi)
GuitarFender Telecaster
PickupBridge single-coil
GAIN6
BASS4
MID5
TREBLE5
PRESENCE5.5
REVERB1

SIGNAL CHAIN

  1. Boss SD-1 overdrive
    Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
    Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.
  2. MXR Carbon Copy delay
    Time 4.5 · Repeats 3 · Mix 3
    Kicks in for the solo — repeats tucked under the dry signal.

Lead variant: extra gain and mids to cut through, delay for width. Pick nearer the bridge and let bends sustain.

These are starting points, not gospel. Every amp is a little different, so let your ears do the last 10%.

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