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There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
The Smiths
GuitarRiffCleanrock1980s
Original Gear
Guitar1971 Martin D-28 acoustic
AmpNone (recorded mic'd acoustic in studio, no amp used for riff section)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass5.5
gain0
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bright and janglyclear and articulateopen and resonantpercussive strumming attacknatural acoustic warmthhigh-end sheendynamic and expressiveno electric colorationlayered acoustic textureprominent in the mix
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its brisk tempo, syncopated strumming, and the need for dynamic, articulate playing to achieve the signature jangle and clarity.
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