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Riff Tone

What Difference Does It Make? (John Peel Session, 5/18/83)

The Smiths

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRickenbacker 330 (likely 1980-81, Mapleglo finish)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (Silverface, early 1980s)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, John Peel Session, May 18, 1983. Johnny Marr is widely documented as using a Rickenbacker 330 and a Fender Twin Reverb for early Smiths Peel Sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this session. No evidence of additional outboard studio effects or unusual signal chains.

Tone Character(10)
chiming and janglybright and glassyarticulate and percussivetight low endsubtle spring reverbdistinct chorus shimmerclean and openslightly compressed attackno audible overdriveclassic 80s indie clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming with clean chord changes and muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo.

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