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