Riff Tone

Under Cover of Darkness

The Strokes

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (Albert Hammond Jr.)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Stratocaster configuration)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid6

treble8.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveVisual Sound Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2010-2011 (Angles album). Gear confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. Settings reflect studio use, not live. Hammond's Stratocaster and DeVille amp are directly referenced for this era and song.

Tone Character(10)

bright and bitingcrisp attacktight and percussivearticulate single-coil clarityslightly compressedpunchy rhythmminimal sustainenergetic strummingdistinct Stratocaster snapclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, energetic strumming with precise muting and chord changes to maintain clarity and punch, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Amp Settings for Under Cover of Darkness by The Strokes (guitars ...Albert guitar tone on Under Cover of Darkness : r/TheStrokes - Reddit Strokes Guitar Tone : r/TheStrokes - Reddit

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