Riff Tone
Shake It Up
The Cars
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Studio recording for 'Shake It Up' (1981). Elliot Easton used a Fender Lead II for the riff, with a Mesa/Boogie amp. No evidence of Les Paul or Telecaster for this specific riff section. Effects chain was minimal, but chorus and flanger are likely based on era and audible modulation. Settings estimated based on typical Mark I usage for new wave/rock in early 80s.
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Studio recording for 'Shake It Up' (1981). Elliot Easton used a Fender Lead II for the riff, with a Mesa/Boogie amp. No evidence of Les Paul or Telecaster for this specific riff section. Effects chain was minimal, but chorus and flanger are likely based on era and audible modulation. Settings estimated based on typical Mark I usage for new wave/rock in early 80s.