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Riff Tone
Burn
The Cure
Guitarrock1990s
Original Gear
GuitarSchecter UltraCure VI (Robert Smith signature, likely standard UltraCure for riff section)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, 1993-94 era, based on Robert Smith's known studio amps for this period)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 1993-94. Robert Smith used the Schecter UltraCure (or UltraCure VI for lower parts), with Boss pedals and Vox AC30 amps in the studio. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amp models for this recording. Pickup type inferred from signature model and era.
Tone Character(10)
shimmery modulationbright and articulatemedium overdrive edgeclear note separationlush chorus/flanger movementslightly compressed attackambient but not washed outtight low endsubtle reverbdistinct Cure shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, the need for precise picking to maintain clarity with modulation effects, and clean articulation to preserve the song's signature shimmer.
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Original Gear
GuitarSchecter UltraCure VI (Robert Smith signature, likely standard UltraCure for riff section)
AmpVox AC30 (studio recording, 1993-94 era, based on Robert Smith's known studio amps for this period)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1993-94. Robert Smith used the Schecter UltraCure (or UltraCure VI for lower parts), with Boss pedals and Vox AC30 amps in the studio. No evidence of live/touring gear or other amp models for this recording. Pickup type inferred from signature model and era.
Tone Character(10)
shimmery modulationbright and articulatemedium overdrive edgeclear note separationlush chorus/flanger movementslightly compressed attackambient but not washed outtight low endsubtle reverbdistinct Cure shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, the need for precise picking to maintain clarity with modulation effects, and clean articulation to preserve the song's signature shimmer.