Keith Richards — "Start Me Up" Tone
The most-identified Stones riff — humbuckers through Marshall, 5-string open G, shows how tuning defines the sound. Gear guide to recreate the Keith Richards "Start Me Up" guitar tone at every budget.
About This Tone
From: Tattoo You
The most-identified Stones riff — humbuckers through Marshall, 5-string open G, shows how tuning defines the sound.
Gear to Achieve This Tone
At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Keith Richards’s start me up territory:
- Squier Classic Vibe 60s TelecasterGuitar
- Boss SD-1 Super OverdriveOverdrive
- Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp