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Riff Tone

Mr. Brightside

The Killers

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American Standard, early 2000s, as used by Dave Keuning on the studio recording)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille (studio recording, 2003 era; Fender-style amp confirmed by multiple sources)

Amp Settings

gain4.5
bass4.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2003. Guitar is tuned down a half-step to Eb. Keuning used the Stratocaster bridge pickup for the riff. Amp is a Fender-style combo with clean to edge-of-breakup tone. Effects are minimal, with chorus and reverb providing ambience. No evidence of dual-amp setup or additional gain pedals on the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateedgy overdriven bitefat, rounded midrangetight and percussive attackclear note separationambient and spaciousslightly compressedchorus shimmercrisp high endmodest sustain

Difficulty

The riff is challenging due to its fast, relentless picking pattern, wide fretboard stretches, and the need for precise articulation to maintain clarity and separation between notes.

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