Solo Tone

Lovesong (2010 Remaster)

The Cure

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar (late 1980s Japanese model, as used by Robert Smith on Disintegration)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (solid state, stereo chorus, used in Disintegration studio sessions)

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus (or similar chorus pedal, model not confirmed)

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown, but effect clearly audible)

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, medium gain, subtle)

Notes

Studio recording, 1989 (Disintegration sessions, used for the 2010 Remaster). Robert Smith is confirmed to have used a Fender Jaguar and Roland JC-120 for the album. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

lush and modulatedbright and shimmerysmooth sustainclear note separationchorus-rich ambiencesubtle flanger movementslightly compressed attackclean with edge-of-breakup drivestereo width from chorusnot harsh or aggressive

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and not technically fast, but requires careful control of phrasing, vibrato, and clean picking to maintain clarity through modulation effects.

Sources

how can I sound like the cure? : r/guitarpedals Disintegration album gear? : r/TheCure

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