Riff Tone

Get Lucky

Daft Punk, Pharrell Williams & Nile Rodgers

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Nile Rodgers' 1960 'Hitmaker')

AmpFender Twin Reverb (Blackface, vintage 1965, studio recording)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (vintage 1960s spec, stock on 'Hitmaker')

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or similar)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012-2013, Random Access Memories sessions. Nile Rodgers' 'Hitmaker' Strat was used for the riff. Amp is widely reported as a Fender Twin Reverb, consistent with Rodgers' studio use. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this part.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassytight and percussivesnappy attackclean and articulatechoppy muted strumsdistinct chorus shimmerstudio-polished clarityminimal breakupfunky and rhythmiccrisp highs

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, percussive funk strumming with muted notes and clean articulation, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic accuracy.

Sources

History of Chorus Pedals - InSync Riff Of The Month: Daft Punk - Get Lucky (TG242) | MusicRadar Daft Punk & Daft Punk – Random Access Memories - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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