Riff Tone

Shout

Tears for Fears

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRoland Orzabal's Fender Stratocaster (likely 1970s or early 1980s, maple neck, as seen in period photos and videos)

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusRoland or Unknown Chorus effect (Roland JC-120 built-in or pedal, model unknown)

delayTC Electronic or Unknown Delay pedal (likely TC Electronic 2290 or similar, model not confirmed)

Notes

Studio recording, 1984; evidence from period interviews and live footage indicates Stratocaster into Roland JC-120 was the core setup for 'Shout' riff. No evidence of other guitars or amps for this part. Effects are a major part of the sound. No pedalboard photos from the session, but chorus and delay are clearly audible and referenced in forum discussions. No evidence of live/tour gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and glassylush stereo chorustight and percussive rhythmarticulate attacksynth-like processed soundmodulated shimmerclean with slight edgedigital delay repeatswide stereo imagenot saturated, but not dry

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent strumming and timing to lock in with the delay and chorus effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Tone Test - Tears for Fears - Shout : r/AxeFx Roland's Guitar tone in 1983 : r/tearsforfears

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