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Riff Tone
It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)
The 1975
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and band usage)
AmpVox AC15
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple forum sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and shimmeryclean with slight edgelush chorus modulationtight, compressed attackarticulate note separationpresent in the mix80s-inspired pop guitarpolished studio sheensubtle gritlush reverb tail
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean chord voicings, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and timing with the modulation and delay effects.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and band usage)
AmpVox AC15
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple forum sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and shimmeryclean with slight edgelush chorus modulationtight, compressed attackarticulate note separationpresent in the mix80s-inspired pop guitarpolished studio sheensubtle gritlush reverb tail
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean chord voicings, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and timing with the modulation and delay effects.