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Riff Tone

You Only Live Once

The Strokes

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Elitist Riviera
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212

Amp Settings

gain5.5
bass6

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2005-2006. Nick Valensi is confirmed to have used his Epiphone Riviera with P-94 pickups and a Fender Hot Rod DeVille for the 'First Impressions of Earth' album, including 'You Only Live Once'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section in studio.

Tone Character(10)
tight and punchyslightly gritty edgeclear note separationarticulate attackmid-forward presencebright but not harshdynamic responseminimal ambiencepercussivedriving, energetic feel

Difficulty

The riff is fast and requires tight alternate picking and palm muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and rhythm, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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