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Riff Tone
Unloveable (Single B-Side)
The Smiths
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 330
AmpFender Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986; Johnny Marr is known to have used the Rickenbacker 330 and Fender Twin Reverb for Smiths B-sides in this era. No evidence of live-specific gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyshimmering top endarticulate and clearchiming cleanmodulated widthdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedlush reverbdistinctive Rickenbacker chimeno breakup or grit
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, clean arpeggios, and the need for dynamic, articulate picking to maintain clarity and chime.
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 330
AmpFender Twin Reverb
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1986; Johnny Marr is known to have used the Rickenbacker 330 and Fender Twin Reverb for Smiths B-sides in this era. No evidence of live-specific gear for this track.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyshimmering top endarticulate and clearchiming cleanmodulated widthdynamic and touch-sensitiveslightly compressedlush reverbdistinctive Rickenbacker chimeno breakup or grit
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, clean arpeggios, and the need for dynamic, articulate picking to maintain clarity and chime.