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Riff Tone

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The 1975

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model not confirmed, but single-coil Strat-type guitar highly likely for riff section)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (most likely for studio recording, based on artist's known studio amp use and genre-typical clean chorus tones)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2019-2020. Guitarist Adam Hann is known for using a Stratocaster for this part, with chorus and delay effects. The JC-120 is a staple for The 1975's clean, chorus-heavy tones. No evidence of overdrive/distortion pedals for the riff section. Gear confirmed for studio, not live.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatechimey single-coil claritylush chorus shimmerambient, spacious feeltight, percussive attackclean and glassy80s-inspired modulationdynamic and responsiveslightly compressedno audible drive or breakup

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, accurate picking at a brisk tempo, with attention to muting and chord clarity. The use of chorus and delay effects adds a layer of complexity to maintaining note definition.

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