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Riff Tone

What Ever Happened?

The Strokes

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212

Amp Settings

gain5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire album). Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. is confirmed to use a Telecaster into a Fender Hot Rod DeVille for the main riff section on this album. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; pedal use is minimal and mostly for solos or leads. All evidence points to a straight guitar-amp setup for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakuppunchy midrangeclear note separationminimal sustainno audible reverb or delaycutting highsdry, in-your-face rhythmclassic indie/garage rock attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise downstroke rhythm at a brisk tempo, with dynamic control to maintain the percussive attack and clarity characteristic of The Strokes' style.

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