Riff Tone
Spellbound
Siouxsie & The Banshees
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarOvation 1618 Glen Campbell 12-string
AmpFender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)
PickupsOvation Piezo pickup (under-saddle, acoustic-electric)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerMXR MXR Flanger (likely M-117)
chorusMXR MXR Stereo Chorus
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
Notes
Studio recording, 1981. John McGeoch is seen playing the Ovation 1618 12-string in the official video for 'Spellbound' and is documented using a Fender Twin Reverb during this era. No evidence of a Yamaha SG or Les Paul for the riff section on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and shimmeringmodulated, swirling texturecrisp and janglyarticulate highslush chorus/flanger movementclean, glassy attacktight, percussive rhythmdistinct stereo imageminimal breakupatmospheric, layered sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, even strumming on a 12-string, careful muting to avoid muddiness, and tight timing to lock in with the modulated effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarOvation 1618 Glen Campbell 12-string
AmpFender 'Silverface' Twin Reverb (1972-1976)
PickupsOvation Piezo pickup (under-saddle, acoustic-electric)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6.5
treble7.5
reverb4.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
flangerMXR MXR Flanger (likely M-117)
chorusMXR MXR Stereo Chorus
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1981. John McGeoch is seen playing the Ovation 1618 12-string in the official video for 'Spellbound' and is documented using a Fender Twin Reverb during this era. No evidence of a Yamaha SG or Les Paul for the riff section on this recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and shimmeringmodulated, swirling texturecrisp and janglyarticulate highslush chorus/flanger movementclean, glassy attacktight, percussive rhythmdistinct stereo imageminimal breakupatmospheric, layered sound
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, even strumming on a 12-string, careful muting to avoid muddiness, and tight timing to lock in with the modulated effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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