Riff Tone

Archie, Marry Me

Alvvays

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar

AmpFender Champ (Silverface, vintage, no onboard reverb)

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb5.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

reverbDr. Scientist Dr. Scientist Reverberator

Notes

Studio recording, 2013-2014 (self-titled debut album). Guitarist Alec O'Hanley is confirmed to use a Fender Jaguar into a Silverface Fender Champ for the studio recording. No onboard reverb on the Champ; reverb and delay provided by pedals. Pedalboard includes Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man (analog delay/modulation) and Dr. Scientist Reverberator (reverb).

Tone Character(10)

jangly and brightmodulated analog delay shimmerdreamy and atmosphericedge-of-breakup cruncharticulate and clearlush reverb tailslightly compressed attackopen-string pedal notessummery and melodicnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff is accessible for intermediate players but requires tight timing and clean picking to maintain clarity with the delay and reverb effects.

Sources

The Guitar Sound of Alvvays — Write.as Interview: Alvvays | Guitar.com Alec O'Hanley | Equipboard

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