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Riff Tone
Oblivius
The Strokes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Nick Valensi Riviera P-94
AmpFender Hot Rod Deville
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Gear confirmed for Nick Valensi on 'Oblivius' era; no evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section. Pedals inferred from era and forum posts.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingarticulate midrangetight and focused rhythmslightly compressedopen and janglyclear note separationpunchy and dynamicmoderate sustainpercussive strumminggarage rock edge
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and muting for clarity, with moderate technical demand and dynamic pick attack, but no advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Nick Valensi Riviera P-94
AmpFender Hot Rod Deville
Amp Settings
gain6.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Gear confirmed for Nick Valensi on 'Oblivius' era; no evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section. Pedals inferred from era and forum posts.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingarticulate midrangetight and focused rhythmslightly compressedopen and janglyclear note separationpunchy and dynamicmoderate sustainpercussive strumminggarage rock edge
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and muting for clarity, with moderate technical demand and dynamic pick attack, but no advanced techniques.