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Riff Tone

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The Cure

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Bass VI (white, 1980s model)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

Amp Settings

gain3
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, Disintegration album (1989). Robert Smith played the main riff on a Fender Bass VI through a Roland JC-120 amp, using the amp's built-in chorus and likely Boss pedals for additional modulation. Evidence from Equipboard and multiple forum sources confirms this setup for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)
lush and spaciousshimmering modulationcrystal-clear articulationdeep, ambient reverbwide stereo imagewarm, rounded lowsbright, glassy highssubtle flanger movementethereal, dreamy textureno audible overdrive or crunch

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, even arpeggios with precise timing and control over dynamics to maintain clarity with heavy modulation. The use of a Bass VI adds a slight challenge due to its longer scale and string spacing.

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