Solo Tone
Robbers
The 1975
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (1962 white Jaguar, as per Adam Hann interview)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb5.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor
overdriveKlon Klon Centaur (used as clean boost/overdrive, low gain)
chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine
reverbStrymon Strymon BigSky (for hall reverb)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014 era. Adam Hann has stated the Jaguar and JC-120 were his go-to for clean/ambient tones on the debut album. Multiple sources confirm this pairing for 'Robbers' solo. Effects chain is critical to the tone.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and shimmeringlush stereo choruscrystal-clear attackdelicate delay trailsthick hall reverbslightly boosted midssmooth sustainmodulation-heavyclean but with edgeethereal and spacious
Difficulty
The solo is intermediate due to its melodic phrasing, use of effects, and need for precise timing and control, but does not require advanced technical skills or speed.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (1962 white Jaguar, as per Adam Hann interview)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb5.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor
overdriveKlon Klon Centaur (used as clean boost/overdrive, low gain)
chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine
reverbStrymon Strymon BigSky (for hall reverb)
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014 era. Adam Hann has stated the Jaguar and JC-120 were his go-to for clean/ambient tones on the debut album. Multiple sources confirm this pairing for 'Robbers' solo. Effects chain is critical to the tone.
Tone Character(10)
ambient and shimmeringlush stereo choruscrystal-clear attackdelicate delay trailsthick hall reverbslightly boosted midssmooth sustainmodulation-heavyclean but with edgeethereal and spacious
Difficulty
The solo is intermediate due to its melodic phrasing, use of effects, and need for precise timing and control, but does not require advanced technical skills or speed.
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