Riff Tone
The One I Love
R.E.M.
Guitarrock1980s
Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 360 (likely 1980s model, as used by Peter Buck on the original studio recording)
AmpVox AC30 (vintage, likely early 1960s JMI or 1970s/80s reissue, as per Peter Buck's known studio rig for this era)
PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987 for 'Document' album. This is the original studio tone, not live or modern recreations. Peter Buck is documented using a Rickenbacker 360 into a Vox AC30 for this era and song. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the riff section in the studio.
Tone Character(9)
jangly and brightslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate and chimeyclear note separationmodest compressiontight and percussive attackopen, ringing chordsno heavy saturationclassic alternative rock shimmer
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent strumming and clean chord transitions to maintain the song's signature chime and drive.
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Original Gear
GuitarRickenbacker 360 (likely 1980s model, as used by Peter Buck on the original studio recording)
AmpVox AC30 (vintage, likely early 1960s JMI or 1970s/80s reissue, as per Peter Buck's known studio rig for this era)
PickupsRickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid7
treble7
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 1986-1987 for 'Document' album. This is the original studio tone, not live or modern recreations. Peter Buck is documented using a Rickenbacker 360 into a Vox AC30 for this era and song. No evidence of other guitars or amps for the riff section in the studio.
Tone Character(9)
jangly and brightslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate and chimeyclear note separationmodest compressiontight and percussive attackopen, ringing chordsno heavy saturationclassic alternative rock shimmer
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but requires tight, consistent strumming and clean chord transitions to maintain the song's signature chime and drive.
The One I Love settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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