Riff Tone
Age of Consent
New Order
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s model, as used by Bernard Sumner in early New Order studio recordings)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, 1970s era)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983. Bernard Sumner is widely documented using a Telecaster into a Roland JC-120 for New Order's early 80s studio work. Chorus effect is a signature of the JC-120 and is audible on the riff. No evidence of overdrive/distortion pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyshimmering chorus modulationarticulate and clearpercussive attackcrisp high-endtight low endopen and airydistinct note separationclassic 80s post-punk cleanslight compression from amp
Difficulty
The riff is moderately fast and requires clean, precise picking to maintain clarity with the chorus effect, but uses straightforward fretting and rhythm.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (likely 1970s model, as used by Bernard Sumner in early New Order studio recordings)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, 1970s era)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1982-1983. Bernard Sumner is widely documented using a Telecaster into a Roland JC-120 for New Order's early 80s studio work. Chorus effect is a signature of the JC-120 and is audible on the riff. No evidence of overdrive/distortion pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyshimmering chorus modulationarticulate and clearpercussive attackcrisp high-endtight low endopen and airydistinct note separationclassic 80s post-punk cleanslight compression from amp
Difficulty
The riff is moderately fast and requires clean, precise picking to maintain clarity with the chorus effect, but uses straightforward fretting and rhythm.