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The Strokes

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212

PickupsFender single-coil (Telecaster stock single-coil set)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire album). Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. is confirmed to use a Telecaster into a Fender Hot Rod DeVille for the main riff section on this album. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; pedal use is minimal and mostly for solos or leads. All evidence points to a straight guitar-amp setup for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakuppunchy midrangeclear note separationminimal sustainno audible reverb or delaycutting highsdry, in-your-face rhythmclassic indie/garage rock attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise downstroke rhythm at a brisk tempo, with dynamic control to maintain the percussive attack and clarity characteristic of The Strokes' style.

Sources

The Strokes guitar tone — settings for every signature song | ToneMirror Gear Rundown: The Strokes

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Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212

PickupsFender single-coil (Telecaster stock single-coil set)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb1.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Sources

The Strokes guitar tone — settings for every signature song | ToneMirror Gear Rundown: The Strokes

Notes

Studio recording, 2003 (Room on Fire album). Guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. is confirmed to use a Telecaster into a Fender Hot Rod DeVille for the main riff section on this album. No evidence of additional pedals or effects for the riff section; pedal use is minimal and mostly for solos or leads. All evidence points to a straight guitar-amp setup for the main riff.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakuppunchy midrangeclear note separationminimal sustainno audible reverb or delaycutting highsdry, in-your-face rhythmclassic indie/garage rock attack

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent palm muting and precise downstroke rhythm at a brisk tempo, with dynamic control to maintain the percussive attack and clarity characteristic of The Strokes' style.

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