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Riff Tone

How Soon Is Now? (Single Edit)

The Smiths

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Casino
AmpFender Twin Reverb (x4, re-amped in studio)

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1984; rhythm riff section re-amped through four Fender Twin Reverbs with tremolo engaged at different speeds for stereo spread. Producer John Porter confirmed Epiphone guitar, Boss tremolo pedal, Fender amp. No evidence of distortion/overdrive pedal; all drive from amp and studio processing.

Tone Character(10)
tremolo-drenchedpulsating and hypnoticlush stereo spreadwarm and roundmoderate crunchsustained chordspercussive attackrich harmonic layeringambient and atmosphericdistinctive rhythmic pulse

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced timing to synchronize with the tremolo effect, precise rhythmic strumming, and the ability to maintain consistent dynamics across layered tracks, making it challenging for most players.

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