Riff Tone

Roman Holiday

Fontaines D.C.

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFylde Custom 12-String Acoustic

AmpFender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb

PickupsPiezo (acoustic pickup, model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

reverbMoose Electronics Moose Electronics Reverb

boostMXR MXR Micro Amp

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2022. Carlos O’Connell used a Fylde custom 12-string acoustic (borrowed from Richard Hawley) for the main riff in the studio. Amp is a Fender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb. Moose Electronics spring reverb pedal placed first in chain, MXR Micro Amp for gain. Not the same as live setup, which uses electric guitars.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateshimmering 12-string texturepercussive and rhythmicedge-of-breakup claritysparkly high-endlush spring reverbslightly compressed attackjangly, open chordssubtle delay trailsdynamic, responsive to picking

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to the need for consistent strumming on a 12-string, dynamic control for percussive attack, and balancing effects for a clear, jangly sound.

Sources

Fontaines D.C. Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Fontaines D.C. Conor Curley & Carlos O'Connell Talk Guitar - Premier Guitar Roman Holiday tab? : r/fontainesdc - Reddit

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