Riff Tone

Lullaby (2010 Remaster)

The Cure

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarNylon string acoustic (exact model unknown, likely studio classical guitar as per session notes and Reverb article)

AmpDirect to console or possibly Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus for electric overdubs (main riff is acoustic, per Reverb and multiple sources)

PickupsPiezo or internal microphone (typical for nylon string acoustics in studio; no magnetic pickups)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

reverb5.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

flangerElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress

delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

Notes

Studio recording, 1988-1989 for 'Disintegration' album; main riff is played on a nylon string acoustic, with electric overdubs possibly using Roland JC-120 and effects. No evidence of live rig or electric guitar as primary riff instrument for this section.

Tone Character(10)

delicate and airylush modulationdreamy, atmosphericsoft, fingerpicked attackswirling chorus/flangerambient, reverberantrounded, mellow highssubtle delay trailsno overdrive or crunchstudio-polished spaciousness

Difficulty

The riff requires careful fingerpicking and control of dynamics to achieve the soft, atmospheric sound, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

How To Sound Like The Cure | Potent Pairings Disintegration album gear? : r/TheCure

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