Riff Tone
Last Nite
The Strokes
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Riviera (stock, semi-hollow, stop tailpiece, chrome P-94 pickups)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deville 2x12 combo
PickupsGibson P-94 single-coil-sized P-90s
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass4.5
mid6
treble7
reverb0.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveVisual Sound Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde Ultimate Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Both Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr. used nearly identical rigs for the 'Is This It' album. The main riff of 'Last Nite' is widely attributed to Nick Valensi's Riviera into a Hot Rod Deville with minimal pedals. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
hollow and janglybright and articulatetight, percussive rhythmslightly gritty edge-of-breakupraw, lo-fi aestheticminimal sustainfocused midrangereduced bass presencecrunchy overdrivegarage rock punch
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent strumming and muting to achieve the punchy, percussive feel. No advanced techniques are required, but maintaining the groove and attack is key.
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Riviera (stock, semi-hollow, stop tailpiece, chrome P-94 pickups)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deville 2x12 combo
PickupsGibson P-94 single-coil-sized P-90s
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass4.5
mid6
treble7
reverb0.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveVisual Sound Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde Ultimate Overdrive
Notes
Studio recording, 2001. Both Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr. used nearly identical rigs for the 'Is This It' album. The main riff of 'Last Nite' is widely attributed to Nick Valensi's Riviera into a Hot Rod Deville with minimal pedals. No evidence of additional effects or amp reverb for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
hollow and janglybright and articulatetight, percussive rhythmslightly gritty edge-of-breakupraw, lo-fi aestheticminimal sustainfocused midrangereduced bass presencecrunchy overdrivegarage rock punch
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent strumming and muting to achieve the punchy, percussive feel. No advanced techniques are required, but maintaining the groove and attack is key.
Last Nite settings for your amp
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