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Riff Tone

It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)

The 1975

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and band usage)
AmpVox AC15
PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveBoss Boss SD-1 Super OverDrive
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018. Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple forum sources. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)
bright and shimmeryclean with slight edgelush chorus modulationtight, compressed attackarticulate note separationpresent in the mix80s-inspired pop guitarpolished studio sheensubtle gritlush reverb tail

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and clean chord voicings, but is not technically demanding in terms of speed or advanced techniques. The main challenge is maintaining clarity and timing with the modulation and delay effects.

Sources

Its Not Living Guitar Tone​ : r/the1975What guitar effects do the band uses? : r/the1975Help creating the 1975 sound : r/the1975

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