Riff Tone
Marianne
Fontaines D.C.
Guitarpunk2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely 1960s, as used by Carlos O'Connell and Conor Curley on this era's recordings)
AmpFender '68 Custom Twin Reverb
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Mustang configuration)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationStrymon Strymon Deco
reverbMoose Electronics Moose Electronics Reverb (custom one-knob pedal)
overdriveJHS JHS Morning Glory
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era for the album 'Romance'. Both Carlos O'Connell and Conor Curley are confirmed to use Fender Mustangs and Twin Reverbs in the studio and live for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and janglyedge-of-breakup crunchbright and articulaterobust backbonetransparent overdrivemelodic but aggressiveslightly saturated cleanurgent and immediateraw, energetic attackpercussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically driving and requires tight, percussive playing and consistent muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely 1960s, as used by Carlos O'Connell and Conor Curley on this era's recordings)
AmpFender '68 Custom Twin Reverb
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Mustang configuration)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationStrymon Strymon Deco
reverbMoose Electronics Moose Electronics Reverb (custom one-knob pedal)
overdriveJHS JHS Morning Glory
Notes
Studio recording, 2023-2024 era for the album 'Romance'. Both Carlos O'Connell and Conor Curley are confirmed to use Fender Mustangs and Twin Reverbs in the studio and live for this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this song's riff section.
Tone Character(10)
gritty and janglyedge-of-breakup crunchbright and articulaterobust backbonetransparent overdrivemelodic but aggressiveslightly saturated cleanurgent and immediateraw, energetic attackpercussive rhythm
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically driving and requires tight, percussive playing and consistent muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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