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Riff Tone
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R.E.M.
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 360 (likely 6-string, possibly 12-string for layering)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, early 1980s studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the album 'Murmur'. All gear and settings refer to the original studio version, not live or tribute performances. No evidence of pedals used for the clean riff section; the classic R.E.M. jangle is achieved via guitar and amp only.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and brightarticulate and clearchiming, bell-like highsopen and airyslightly compressed attackdistinct note separationno audible breakuplush, layered clean texturenatural spring reverb ambienceclassic 80s college rock shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, even arpeggios and a light touch to maintain clarity and jangle, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 360 (likely 6-string, possibly 12-string for layering)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, early 1980s studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the album 'Murmur'. All gear and settings refer to the original studio version, not live or tribute performances. No evidence of pedals used for the clean riff section; the classic R.E.M. jangle is achieved via guitar and amp only.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and brightarticulate and clearchiming, bell-like highsopen and airyslightly compressed attackdistinct note separationno audible breakuplush, layered clean texturenatural spring reverb ambienceclassic 80s college rock shimmer
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, even arpeggios and a light touch to maintain clarity and jangle, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.