Riff Tone

Sex

The 1975

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul (with P90 bridge pickup, likely Studio or Custom model)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsP90 single coil (bridge position)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionPro Co Pro Co RAT 2

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

delayStrymon Strymon TimeLine

Notes

Studio recording, 2012-2013. Adam Hann is confirmed to use a Les Paul with a P90 in the bridge for the distorted riff sections of 'Sex' (per Reddit and Equipboard). The Roland JC-120 is cited as a primary amp for the album, and pedal-based distortion is used for heavy sections. No evidence of a Marshall or Hiwatt for this specific song/section.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and saturatedaggressive and bitingtight, compressed rhythmbright and cuttingfull-bodied midrangearticulate note separationslight chorus shimmermodern indie rock drivedynamic pick attackwall-of-sound layering

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated power chord playing with dynamic palm muting and transitions, as well as precise timing to lock in with the chorus and delay effects. The aggressive pick attack and maintaining clarity through heavy effects add to the challenge.

Sources

How to get the guitar tone for the song Sex : r/the1975 - Reddit Adam Hann's Guitar Gear | Equipboard Guide: The 1975's Guitar Effects For Each Song : r/the1975 - Reddit

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