Riff Tone
what’s wrong with me
Olivia Rodrigo & Robert Smith
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Jazzmaster or similar offset, Robert Smith era-typical)
AmpUnknown (likely Roland JC-120 or Fender Twin Reverb, based on Robert Smith's typical studio gear)
PickupsUnknown (likely single coils, Jazzmaster style)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp for the studio recording of 'what’s wrong with me' riff. Robert Smith is credited as guitarist and producer. Gear is inferred from his typical studio use and the era. Studio recording, 2024.
Tone Character(10)
warm and ambientslightly driven clean tonefingerpicked claritylush, layered texturesopen, ringing chordssubtle chorus shimmermoderate reverb deptharticulate note separationmodern indie/alt-rock feelnot heavily compressed or saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerpicking, some layered hammer-ons, and maintaining clarity with subtle effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Jazzmaster or similar offset, Robert Smith era-typical)
AmpUnknown (likely Roland JC-120 or Fender Twin Reverb, based on Robert Smith's typical studio gear)
PickupsUnknown (likely single coils, Jazzmaster style)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct source confirms the exact guitar or amp for the studio recording of 'what’s wrong with me' riff. Robert Smith is credited as guitarist and producer. Gear is inferred from his typical studio use and the era. Studio recording, 2024.
Tone Character(10)
warm and ambientslightly driven clean tonefingerpicked claritylush, layered texturesopen, ringing chordssubtle chorus shimmermoderate reverb deptharticulate note separationmodern indie/alt-rock feelnot heavily compressed or saturated
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerpicking, some layered hammer-ons, and maintaining clarity with subtle effects, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.