Solo Tone

k.

Cigarettes After Sex

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGodin Multiac Nylon SA (likely, based on artist's known studio/live use for this era and genre, but not 100% confirmed for 'k.' studio recording)

AmpUnknown clean amp (likely Fender or Roland JC-120, but not confirmed for studio recording of 'k.')

PickupsPiezo pickup (Godin Multiac built-in, nylon string)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid5.5

treble6

reverb7.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

reverbNeunaber Neunaber Wet Reverb

delayBoss Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2017. No direct confirmation of exact studio amp or guitar model for 'k.' solo, but Godin Multiac Nylon SA is strongly associated with Greg Gonzalez's tone in this era. Effects chain is confirmed by multiple sources and audible analysis.

Tone Character(10)

breathy and cleanlush and ambientsmooth sustained notessoft attackwarm and mellowlo-fi characterspacious and dreamysubtle high-end shimmerno harshness or gritatmospheric and enveloping

Difficulty

The solo is technically simple but requires careful control of dynamics, phrasing, and clean execution to maintain the lush, ambient tone. The challenge is in expressive playing and subtlety rather than speed or complexity.

Sources

What's the best way to recreate a Cigarettes After Sex ...How should i tune my electric guitar or amp settings to ...Does anyone know what guitar Greg uses?How to get cigarettes after sex tone? : r/guitarpedals

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