Keith Richards
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Keith Richards

The Rolling Stones

The Human Riff and soul of the Stones. Master of the 5-string Open G tuning, he created the swaggering, syncopated rhythm style that defines the very essence of rock and roll attitude.

3 Eras
13 Gear Items

SIGNATURE TONE

The Keef Riff. A 5-string Telecaster in Open G tuning (GDGBD), driven hard into a Fender Tweed Twin for a biting, chordal crunch that swings hard.

SIGNAL CHAINS BY ERA

Explore how the rig evolved over time

1

Early Stones / Satisfaction Era (1963-1966)

1963-1966 4 items
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The fuzz revolution. Using the Maestro Fuzz-Tone to create the most famous riff in history.

2

Exile on Main St. Era (1968-1975)

1968-1975 5 items
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The golden age. 5-string Open G tuning, Micawber, and Ampeg amps creating the loose, gritty Stones swagger.

3

Steel Wheels / Modern Era (1989-Present)

1989-Present 4 items
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The elder statesman. A refined version of the classic rig, featuring the ES-355 and Tweed Twins.