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Riff Tone
Eternal Summer
The Strokes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Riviera
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording for 'The New Abnormal' (2020). Gear confirmed for album sessions, but no explicit photo/video for this exact song section. Nick Valensi is the primary rhythm guitarist for the riff. No evidence of alternative guitars or amps for this part.
Tone Character(10)
chunky and saturatedcrunchy rhythm texturebright and articulateslightly compressedmodulated with subtle tremoloambient with short delaymedium sustaintight low endclear note separationslightly distant/roomy
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, fast picking, and precise bend-release articulation, all while controlling dynamics and clarity through layered effects.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Riviera
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'The New Abnormal' (2020). Gear confirmed for album sessions, but no explicit photo/video for this exact song section. Nick Valensi is the primary rhythm guitarist for the riff. No evidence of alternative guitars or amps for this part.
Tone Character(10)
chunky and saturatedcrunchy rhythm texturebright and articulateslightly compressedmodulated with subtle tremoloambient with short delaymedium sustaintight low endclear note separationslightly distant/roomy
Difficulty
The riff requires tight timing, fast picking, and precise bend-release articulation, all while controlling dynamics and clarity through layered effects.