Riff Tone

Robbers

The 1975

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Standard Stratocaster

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

Notes

Studio recording, 2013-2014 era. Adam Hann used a Fender Stratocaster into a Roland JC-120 for clean/riff sections on 'Robbers'. Effects pedals (notably Strymon TimeLine, Ibanez TS9, Boss CE-1) were used for the riff. No evidence of Hiwatt or Vibrolux on the studio recording for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateambient and spaciousmodulated clean tonesmooth delay trailsslightly compressed attackglassy single-coil claritylush chorus shimmeredge-of-breakup warmthpresent but not harsh highsopen, airy reverb

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of timing and articulation, especially with delay and modulation effects, but does not involve advanced soloing or complex chord shapes.

Sources

Adam Hann's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Guide: The 1975's Guitar Effects For Each Song : r/the1975 r/guitarpedals No Stupid Questions Thread - 6.25.18 - Reddit

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