Solo Tone
Selfless
The Strokes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Elitist Riviera (Nick Valensi signature, semi-hollow, 2000s-2020s version)
AmpVox AC30 Custom Classic (likely CC2 or CC2X, studio version)
PickupsGibson USA P-94 single-coil-sized P-90s
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzIbanez Ibanez Standard Fuzz (late 70s, likely No. 59)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (The New Abnormal). Gear confirmed for Nick Valensi's studio use in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and singing sustainmid-forward and presentslightly compressed attackarticulate note separationwarm but not muddyopen semi-hollow resonancetouch of amp breakupnot overly saturatedclassic Strokes lead soundbright and cutting highs
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, vibrato, and sustaining notes over a fuzzy lead tone, but does not demand advanced speed or complex phrasing.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarEpiphone Elitist Riviera (Nick Valensi signature, semi-hollow, 2000s-2020s version)
AmpVox AC30 Custom Classic (likely CC2 or CC2X, studio version)
PickupsGibson USA P-94 single-coil-sized P-90s
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid7
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzIbanez Ibanez Standard Fuzz (late 70s, likely No. 59)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (The New Abnormal). Gear confirmed for Nick Valensi's studio use in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and singing sustainmid-forward and presentslightly compressed attackarticulate note separationwarm but not muddyopen semi-hollow resonancetouch of amp breakupnot overly saturatedclassic Strokes lead soundbright and cutting highs
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, vibrato, and sustaining notes over a fuzzy lead tone, but does not demand advanced speed or complex phrasing.
Selfless settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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