Riff Tone

Friday I'm In Love

The Cure

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman

AmpVox AC30

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb4.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CH-1 Super Chorus

flangerBoss Boss BF-2 Flanger

overdriveBoss Boss BD-2 Blues Driver

compressionWampler Wampler Ego Compressor

Notes

Studio recording, 1991-1992. Guitar World and MixdownMag both confirm the Gretsch Chet Atkins Country Gentleman was used for the main riff on the studio recording of 'Friday I'm In Love.' Vox AC30 is cited as a primary amp for the Wish album era. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio version.

Tone Character(10)

bright and janglyshimmering modulationarticulate highslush chorus texturesubtle flanger movementclean and sparklingslightly compressedstudio-polished claritypop/rock brightnesswide stereo image

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, even strumming and careful timing to blend with the chorus/flanger effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Gear Rundown: Robert Smith of The Cure The story of the Cure's Friday I'm in Love | Guitar World How To Sound Like The Cure | Potent Pairings

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