Riff Tone
The Adults Are Talking
The Strokes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp Compressor
delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
chorusRoland Chorus effect (Roland JC-120 built-in)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (The New Abnormal). Clean riff section. Sources confirm Stratocaster and JC-120 for clean, chorus-laden tones. Some live sources mention Hot Rod DeVille, but JC-120 is most cited for the album's clean sound.
Tone Character(10)
tight, clean, and janglycrisp, chorus-ladensharp, percussiveminimal ambiencebright and articulatebiting presencepresent and slightly pushed for clarityrhythm guitar’s punchy feelemphasize clarity and attackdry and tight
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically syncopated and requires tight, consistent picking with palm muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7.5
reverb2
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp Compressor
delayElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Memory Man
chorusRoland Chorus effect (Roland JC-120 built-in)
Notes
Studio recording, 2020 (The New Abnormal). Clean riff section. Sources confirm Stratocaster and JC-120 for clean, chorus-laden tones. Some live sources mention Hot Rod DeVille, but JC-120 is most cited for the album's clean sound.
Tone Character(10)
tight, clean, and janglycrisp, chorus-ladensharp, percussiveminimal ambiencebright and articulatebiting presencepresent and slightly pushed for clarityrhythm guitar’s punchy feelemphasize clarity and attackdry and tight
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically syncopated and requires tight, consistent picking with palm muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo.
The Adults Are Talking settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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