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Riff Tone

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Tears for Fears

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarTokai AST (Stratocaster-style, blue headstock, as seen in official music video and referenced in studio context)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1984-1985, as used for the clean riff section on the original 'Songs from the Big Chair' album. Tokai AST confirmed in video and Equipboard; JC-120 is referenced as likely amp in Equipboard and matches the signature clean/chorused tone. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for this part.

Tone Character(10)
bright and glassylush stereo chorus shimmertight and percussive attackarticulate, bell-like highsclean and sparklingcrisp note separationsubtle compression for sustainwide stereo imageno audible distortion80s new wave pop clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires accurate, syncopated picking and muting to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed. The challenge is in the articulation and rhythmic precision.

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