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Fire Woman

"Fire Woman" is a hard rock track by British band The Cult, written by vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy. Released as the lead single from their fourth studio album Sonic Temple, it became one of the band's most enduring songs and a staple of their live shows. For electric guitarists, it offers a strong study in Billy Duffy's signature blend of clean melodic riffs and driving rock rhythm work, making it a rewarding and recognizable piece to learn.

  • Billy Duffy's guitar work on this track is a prime example of his style combining melodic single-note riffs with powerful chord-driven rock.
  • "Fire Woman" has appeared on every major Cult compilation and greatest hits release, reflecting its status as a defining song for the band.
  • As the opening single from Sonic Temple, it marked a heavier, more polished direction for The Cult's guitar-driven sound.
Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Billy Duffy's go-to for heavier Cult tracks, delivering warm PAF-style humbucker tones that provide thick midrange crunch when pushed through his Marshall amp gain.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Duffy's black Les Paul Custom serves as his workhorse for overdriven passages, its stock humbuckers producing that dense, warm saturation essential to The Cult's harder-edged material.

Marshall JCM800
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Marshall JCM800

The foundation of Duffy's signature overdriven tone, with preamp gain pushing natural tube saturation and power-tube compression that defined The Cult's heavier arrangements since the mid-1980s.

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Added to Duffy's rig on later tours for thicker, more modern gain textures, allowing The Cult to refresh their heavy tone while maintaining clarity and sustain.

Dunlop Cry Baby Wah
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Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Duffy uses this classic wah for cutting lead accents and psychedelic textures, adding dynamic expression to The Cult's melodic passages and solos.

Boss CE-2 Chorus
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Boss CE-2 Chorus

Paired with his Roland JC-120's built-in chorus, the CE-2 augments Duffy's signature lush, spacious tone that defines The Cult's atmospheric clean sound across hits like 'She Sells Sanctuary'.

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