The song is instantly recognizable by the "high guitar harmonics" played by Neil Young and the "two alternating quivering tremolo notes".
Critical reviews of Buffalo Springfield’s "For What It’s Worth" consistently highlight its status as a defining anthem of the 1960s counterculture, praised for its "eerie," "haunting," and "foreboding" atmosphere. Musical Composition Buffalo Springfield - For What It's Worth (Official Audio)
Reviewers often point to specific elements of the song's production: The song is instantly recognizable by the "high