Riff Tone

She's American

The 1975

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarMusic Man John Petrucci JP6 (coil-split, out-of-phase position)

AmpMarshall JCM 800 (studio recording, as referenced in Axe-Change preset and typical for driven tones on this album)

PickupsDiMarzio humbuckers (coil-split, out-of-phase wiring for single-coil sound)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid7

treble7.5

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionKeeley Keeley Compressor

overdriveAnalog Man Analog Man King of Tone

chorusBoss Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble

flangerUnknown Flanger pedal (model unknown)

phaserUnknown Phaser pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2015-2016. Main riff/rhythm section. Guitar used in out-of-phase coil-split mode for signature chime. Amp is JCM 800, not live Roland JC-120. Settings and effects based on studio context and audible effects in the recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatechimey out-of-phase single-coil soundcompressed and punchy attackthickened low-midsmodulated width and shimmertight, percussive rhythmslightly driven, not high-gain80s-inspired funk-pop claritypresent upper midssmooth, rolled-off highs

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with precise muting and articulation, as well as sensitivity to modulation effects for the correct feel.

Sources

Axe-Change - Download Preset - She's American - The 1975 - by tandooridan Gear Rundown: Matty Healy and Adam Hann of The 1975 The 1975: Adam Hann’s Sonic Obsession - Premier Guitar

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