Riff Tone

Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men (Reptilia B-Side)

The Strokes & Regina Spektor

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarEpiphone Casino (likely, as used by Albert Hammond Jr. on Room on Fire era studio recordings)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (likely, as used by The Strokes on Room on Fire sessions)

PickupsP-90 single-coil

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb2

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003-2004 era. No direct evidence for this specific song, but all available sources and era-matched interviews indicate Albert Hammond Jr. used his Epiphone Casino into a Fender Hot Rod DeVille for studio rhythm parts on Room on Fire and related B-sides. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this track. No pedalboard photos or interviews for this B-side specifically.

Tone Character(10)

tight and slightly grittyarticulate midrange punchclear, jangly top endmodest breakup, not high gaindynamic response to pickingno audible heavy fuzz or distortionclassic indie/garage rock clarityroomy but dry studio soundpresent but not harsh treblecontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, syncopated strumming and dynamic control to maintain the slightly gritty, articulate tone. No advanced techniques, but tight timing and consistent attack are essential.

Sources

Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men | Spektor's Thesaurus Any tips on getting "Reptilia" tone? [link included] - Ultimate Guitar Albert Hammond Jr.: Gear settings : r/TheStrokes - Reddit

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