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Riff Tone
Razorblade
The Strokes
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Riviera (1990s Korean, stock mini-humbuckers replaced with Gibson P-94 single-coil-sized P-90s)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (original USA model, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording for 'Razorblade' (2005, 'First Impressions of Earth'). Guitarist: Nick Valensi. Gear confirmed for studio use in this era, not live. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly gritty edgetight and punchyjangly attackpercussive strummingdynamic pick responseminimal sustaingarage rock claritymid-forward presenceno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires steady, syncopated strumming and tight chord changes, but uses standard barre chords and no advanced techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Riviera (1990s Korean, stock mini-humbuckers replaced with Gibson P-94 single-coil-sized P-90s)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (original USA model, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording for 'Razorblade' (2005, 'First Impressions of Earth'). Guitarist: Nick Valensi. Gear confirmed for studio use in this era, not live. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly gritty edgetight and punchyjangly attackpercussive strummingdynamic pick responseminimal sustaingarage rock claritymid-forward presenceno audible effects
Difficulty
The riff requires steady, syncopated strumming and tight chord changes, but uses standard barre chords and no advanced techniques, making it accessible to intermediate players.