Riff Tone

Apocalypse

Cigarettes After Sex

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarParker Fly Electric Guitar

AmpAmpeg SVT-15T

PickupsParker Fly stock humbuckers (exact model unspecified)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb7.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

reverbNeunaber Neunaber Stereo Wet Reverb

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2017. Guitar and amp confirmed by Equipboard and multiple live/studio photos. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section of 'Apocalypse'.

Tone Character(10)

lush ambient reverbcrystal clean tonesoft attackdreamy, atmospheric soundminimal breakupsmooth sustaingentle dynamicsclear note definitionshimmering highsno audible overdrive

Difficulty

The riff is technically simple but demands careful control of dynamics, clean playing, and sensitivity to the ambient effects for the signature dreamy sound.

Sources

Greg Gonzalez | Equipboard What's the best way to recreate a Cigarettes After Sex guitar tone?Cigarettes After Sex - Greg Gonzalez's Pedalboard - 4-18-18 - Reddit

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