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Riff Tone

Don't You (Forget About Me)

Simple Minds

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1970s/early 80s, as used by Charlie Burchill in this era)
AmpCarlsbro transistor amp (model unknown, as referenced by Charlie Burchill for early Simple Minds studio work)

Amp Settings

gain4
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1984-1985. Charlie Burchill stated his early Simple Minds rig was 'really simple' and used a transistor Carlsbro amp. Delay was always important to his sound. No evidence of live/touring gear for this specific recording. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)
bright and chimeymodest breakup (edge-of-clean)clear and articulatesubtle delay ambiencetight and percussive attack80s new wave shimmernot heavily compressedopen and spaciousdistinct stereo image from delayno heavy distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and precise timing to lock in with the delay repeats, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast lead playing.

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