Riff Tone

Weird Fishes / Arpeggi

Radiohead

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (Ed O'Brien, studio recording, 2006-2007)

AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or reissue, studio recording)

PickupsFender single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus (or similar chorus pedal)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely digital or tape-style)

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording for 'In Rainbows' (2006-2007). Ed O'Brien is confirmed to use a Telecaster for the main riff in the studio version. The amp is inferred from era-typical Radiohead setups and the clean, bright tone. No evidence of live gear or alternate guitars for the studio riff section.

Tone Character(10)

crystalline and clearbright and articulatelush and ambientshimmering modulationspacious and airydynamic picking responseminimal breakupclear note separationslightly compressedwarm low end

Difficulty

The riff requires precise alternate picking, rhythmic independence, and clean articulation to achieve the signature sound, making it challenging for most intermediate players.

Sources

Ed O'Brien | Equipboard Most memorable clean tones on record? : r/guitarpedals - Reddit The In Rainbows clean tone : r/guitarpedals - Reddit

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