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Riff Tone
The Look
Roxette
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording)
AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1988; evidence from Equipboard and genre/era typical gear. No explicit studio photo, but multiple sources confirm Rickenbacker and Vox AC30 as signature for this era and song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatecrisp attackmild amp breakupclear and present midsslightly janglytight and percussive rhythmpolished pop sheenwarm undercurrentnot muddylayered guitar texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and muting to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording)
AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1988; evidence from Equipboard and genre/era typical gear. No explicit studio photo, but multiple sources confirm Rickenbacker and Vox AC30 as signature for this era and song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatecrisp attackmild amp breakupclear and present midsslightly janglytight and percussive rhythmpolished pop sheenwarm undercurrentnot muddylayered guitar texture
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and muting to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.