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Riff Tone
Lucretia My Reflection
The Sisters of Mercy
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Guitar and amp inferred from era, genre, and typical gear used by The Sisters of Mercy on 'Floodland'. No direct source confirms the exact guitar/amp for this specific clean riff, but Yamaha SG2000 and JC-120 are widely cited for this era and style.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyshimmering chorus modulationtight and percussive attackclear note separationminimal breakupstereo width from chorusarticulate and defined80s post-punk cleanslightly compressedno audible distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate picking and muting for clarity, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible for most players with some experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha SG2000
AmpRoland Jazz Chorus JC-120
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1987. Guitar and amp inferred from era, genre, and typical gear used by The Sisters of Mercy on 'Floodland'. No direct source confirms the exact guitar/amp for this specific clean riff, but Yamaha SG2000 and JC-120 are widely cited for this era and style.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyshimmering chorus modulationtight and percussive attackclear note separationminimal breakupstereo width from chorusarticulate and defined80s post-punk cleanslightly compressedno audible distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate picking and muting for clarity, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible for most players with some experience.