Riff Tone

Cupids Trick

Elliott Smith

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-330

AmpFender amp (exact model unknown, likely Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb)

PickupsP-90 single coil

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1997 (Either/Or album). No direct evidence of pedals or amp model for this specific song/section, but ES-330 with P-90s and Fender amps are documented as Elliott's main electric setup for this era. No evidence of live rig for this song's heavy section.

Tone Character(10)

raw and bitingmidrange punchslightly compresseddynamic and percussivelo-fi garage rock edgethick and saturatedaggressive pick attacknot overly brightclassic rock crunchfull-bodied chords

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm skills, dynamic pick attack, and control of crunchy power chords, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Gear Rundown: Elliott Smith - Mixdown Magazine Tips on how to get that rock elliott smith sound on electric guitar?CUPIDS TRICK TAB by Elliott Smith @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com

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