Riff Tone

The Look

Roxette

Guitarrock1980s

Original Gear

GuitarRickenbacker 330 (custom or standard, likely used by Per Gessle on studio recording)

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

boostUnknown Boost pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 1988; evidence from Equipboard and genre/era typical gear. No explicit studio photo, but multiple sources confirm Rickenbacker and Vox AC30 as signature for this era and song. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatecrisp attackmild amp breakupclear and present midsslightly janglytight and percussive rhythmpolished pop sheenwarm undercurrentnot muddylayered guitar texture

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming and muting to maintain clarity and articulation, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Roxette Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard NPD x a lot...board 99% there : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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