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Just Like Heaven

The Cure

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (1985-1987 Japanese model, likely used by Robert Smith in studio)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb5.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or CE-3)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, subtle use)

Notes

Studio recording, 1986-1987. The Cure were known to use Jazzmasters and Roland JC-120s for their signature clean/modulated tones during this era. No direct source confirms the exact serial/model, but this is the consensus for the 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me' album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section specifically.

Tone Character(10)

chorus-laden shimmerbright and articulate highswarm neck pickup tonelush modulationcrystalline clarityslight overdrive for sustainsinging sustainnot heavily distortedmodulated clean with edgestudio layering for depth

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and moderately paced but requires control over phrasing, vibrato, and effect blending to achieve the signature sound.

Sources

Messing around on my Katana 50 (cover of 'Just like heaven') - Reddit How do I achieve a certain early 80's guitar sound? - Reddit Fellow Guitarists: Is The Flanger Always Engaged? - Reddit

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Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster (1985-1987 Japanese model, likely used by Robert Smith in studio)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb5.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Chorus pedal (model unknown, likely Boss CE-2 or CE-3)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, subtle use)

Sources

Messing around on my Katana 50 (cover of 'Just like heaven') - Reddit How do I achieve a certain early 80's guitar sound? - Reddit Fellow Guitarists: Is The Flanger Always Engaged? - Reddit

Notes

Studio recording, 1986-1987. The Cure were known to use Jazzmasters and Roland JC-120s for their signature clean/modulated tones during this era. No direct source confirms the exact serial/model, but this is the consensus for the 'Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me' album sessions. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section specifically.

Tone Character(10)

chorus-laden shimmerbright and articulate highswarm neck pickup tonelush modulationcrystalline clarityslight overdrive for sustainsinging sustainnot heavily distortedmodulated clean with edgestudio layering for depth

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and moderately paced but requires control over phrasing, vibrato, and effect blending to achieve the signature sound.

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