Riff Tone

If You’re Too Shy (Let Me Know)

The 1975

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Japanese reissue, single-coil pickups)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2020. Guitarist Adam Hann is known to use a Stratocaster for this riff section, with chorus and delay effects. The JC-120 is strongly associated with The 1975's clean, chorus-heavy tones in this era. No evidence of other amps or guitars used for the main riff in the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateshimmering chorusspacious and lushcrisp attackclear note separationslightly compressedrich chimeclean and glassy80s-inspiredsubtle reverb depth

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, syncopated picking with precise muting and timing to maintain clarity with chorus and delay effects. The tempo is brisk, but the part is accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

The 1975's Adam Hann talks embracing heavy riffs, recording on the road and why he loves John Petrucci's signature model | Guitar World If You're Too Shy - Guitar Tone : r/the1975 - Reddit Matthew Healy | Equipboard [RECIPES] The 1975 - "If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" - Reddit

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