Riff Tone
Une année sans lumière
Arcade Fire
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely early 2000s, surf green, as seen in era photos)
AmpUnknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 (Funeral album). No direct evidence of exact amp or pedal models for this song's riff section. Gear inferred from era photos and typical band setup. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific part.
Tone Character(10)
bright and ambientthin and chimingclear note definitionslightly reverberantarticulate pickingno audible overdriveopen and airysubtle compressionmellow attackstudio-layered
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate alternate picking and clean articulation with a capo, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed. Consistent timing and dynamic control are important for the song's layered, ambient feel.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (likely early 2000s, surf green, as seen in era photos)
AmpUnknown tube combo amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar, based on era and genre, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2004 (Funeral album). No direct evidence of exact amp or pedal models for this song's riff section. Gear inferred from era photos and typical band setup. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific part.
Tone Character(10)
bright and ambientthin and chimingclear note definitionslightly reverberantarticulate pickingno audible overdriveopen and airysubtle compressionmellow attackstudio-layered
Difficulty
The riff requires accurate alternate picking and clean articulation with a capo, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed. Consistent timing and dynamic control are important for the song's layered, ambient feel.