ToneAdapt

Loading...

Back to Community

Riff Tone

When the Sun Hits

Slowdive

Guitarother1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Standard Telecaster
AmpYamaha FX500 Multi-Effects Processor (Soft Focus patch) into likely clean solid-state or tube amp (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain4
bass6

Create an account to see all tone details

Create Free Account

Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1993-1994, Souvlaki album. Neil Halstead is confirmed to have used a Fender Telecaster and the Yamaha FX500 'Soft Focus' patch for the signature dreamy shoegaze tone. Amp model for the studio session is not confirmed in sources; likely a clean amp platform. No evidence of live/tour gear or alternate guitars for this section.

Tone Character(10)
lush and ambientethereal and dreamyshimmering top endsoft attacksustained, washy chordsmodulated reverb tailnot heavily distortedwide stereo imagesynth-like guitar timbrelayered, immersive sound

Difficulty

The riff is not technically demanding in terms of speed or technique, but achieving the correct ambient layering and consistent tone with heavy effects requires careful playing and control.

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account