Riff Tone

1901

Phoenix

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Bullet Deluxe (1981-1982) 2S Olympic White

AmpFender Twin Reverb (studio), Vox amplifier (studio, possibly AC30)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock single-coils in Bullet 2S)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown (custom by Phoenix's tech) Custom Tube Screamer-style Overdrive

chorusIbanez Ibanez Chorus Mini

delayMXR MXR M169 Carbon Copy

Notes

Studio recording, 2008-2009 era. Guitarist Laurent Brancowitz confirmed using Fender Bullet 2S for '1901' in Letterman performance and interviews. Amp confirmed as Fender Twin Reverb in studio, with Vox also mentioned. Custom Tube Screamer-style overdrive pedal used, built by their tech. Minimal effects, mostly dry signal except for overdrive and subtle chorus/delay. No evidence of live/touring gear for this specific recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and punchyslight breakuppercussive attackclear note separationmodest overdriveminimal sustaincrisp and definedsubtle ambienceindie pop/rock clarity

Sources

Laurent Brancowitz | Equipboard Fender Bullet Deluxe (1981-1982) - What To Know & Where To Buy Phoenix's Laurent 'Branco' Brancowitz on their astonishing 2009

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