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Riff Tone
Under Cover of Darkness
The Strokes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Albert Hammond Jr.)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010-2011 (Angles album). Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. Settings reflect studio use, not live. Hammond's Stratocaster and DeVille amp are directly referenced for this era and song.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingcrisp attacktight and percussivearticulate single-coil clarityslightly compressedpunchy rhythmminimal sustainenergetic strummingdistinct Stratocaster snapclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, energetic strumming with precise muting and chord changes to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (Albert Hammond Jr.)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212
Amp Settings
gain5
bass5.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2010-2011 (Angles album). Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. Settings reflect studio use, not live. Hammond's Stratocaster and DeVille amp are directly referenced for this era and song.
Tone Character(10)
bright and bitingcrisp attacktight and percussivearticulate single-coil clarityslightly compressedpunchy rhythmminimal sustainenergetic strummingdistinct Stratocaster snapclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, energetic strumming with precise muting and chord changes to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.