Riff Tone

Kiss It Better

Rihanna

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or similar, as used by Nuno Bettencourt on Rihanna studio recordings in this era)

AmpMarshall JCM800 (likely, based on Nuno Bettencourt's known rig and era, but not explicitly confirmed for this session)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. Nuno Bettencourt played guitar on the track and is known for using his own rig in studio and live, typically a Strat-style guitar into a Marshall amp with minimal pedals. No explicit confirmation of pedals or amp model for this specific recording, but sources confirm he uses his standard rig for Rihanna sessions.

Tone Character(10)

smooth sustainchorus-like shimmerclean but slightly drivenlush, wide stereo imagewarm, glassy attacksinging, melodic riffsubtle modulationstudio polishnot heavily distortedpresent, articulate highs

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, need for smooth legato phrasing, and maintaining clarity with modulation effects.

Sources

OFFICIAL KISS IT BETTER TABS by Rihanna @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com I bought the new MXR Rockman pedal at midnight this morning ...Why Nuno Bettencourt accepted the Rihanna guitarist gig | Guitar World

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