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Riff Tone

Talk About the Passion

R.E.M.

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRickenbacker 360 (likely 6-string, possibly 12-string for layering)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, early 1980s studio recording)

PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the album 'Murmur'. All gear and settings refer to the original studio version, not live or tribute performances. No evidence of pedals used for the clean riff section; the classic R.E.M. jangle is achieved via guitar and amp only.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and brightarticulate and clearchiming, bell-like highsopen and airyslightly compressed attackdistinct note separationno audible breakuplush, layered clean texturenatural spring reverb ambienceclassic 80s college rock shimmer

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, even arpeggios and a light touch to maintain clarity and jangle, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.

Sources

Looking at the unique aspects of Murmur by R.E.M.Jangly sound. Drills, tips or tutorials to practice.

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Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRickenbacker 360 (likely 6-string, possibly 12-string for layering)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (blackface, early 1980s studio recording)

PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb4.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

Looking at the unique aspects of Murmur by R.E.M.Jangly sound. Drills, tips or tutorials to practice.

Notes

Studio recording, 1982-1983 for the album 'Murmur'. All gear and settings refer to the original studio version, not live or tribute performances. No evidence of pedals used for the clean riff section; the classic R.E.M. jangle is achieved via guitar and amp only.

Tone Character(10)

jangly and brightarticulate and clearchiming, bell-like highsopen and airyslightly compressed attackdistinct note separationno audible breakuplush, layered clean texturenatural spring reverb ambienceclassic 80s college rock shimmer

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, even arpeggios and a light touch to maintain clarity and jangle, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.

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