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Rebel Rebel guitar tone
David Bowie · Diamond Dogs (2016 Remaster) · 1974 · Rock
CrunchMain Riff
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi)
GuitarFender Telecaster
PickupBridge single-coil
SIGNAL CHAIN
- 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.
LeadSolo Boost
AmpMarshall Super Lead (Plexi)
GuitarFender Telecaster
PickupBridge single-coil
SIGNAL CHAIN
- Boss SD-1 overdrive
Drive 3 · Tone 5 · Level 6
Optional push for the dirtier sections — level does the work.
- 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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