Riff Tone

About You

The 1975

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Professional Stratocaster

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsFender V-Mod Single-Coil Strat Pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb6.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Adam Hann has confirmed use of the Roland JC-120 for clean/shoegaze tones on The 1975's recent albums. No evidence of alternate amp for this specific riff section. Guitar model inferred from Adam Hann's consistent Stratocaster use for clean, chorus-heavy parts in this era.

Tone Character(10)

lush and modulatedshimmering cleanambient and dreamybright and glassyfull-bodied midrangesoft attackstereo spaciousnessshoegaze-inspired hazesmooth sustainno audible overdrive

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, precise chord work and dynamic control to maintain the dreamy, ambient texture, but does not involve advanced technical challenges.

Sources

Adam Hann's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Guide: The 1975's Guitar Effects For Each Song : r/the1975

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