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1901 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Phoenix

Phoenix · 2000s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Bullet Deluxe (1981-1982) 2S Olympic White
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender stock single-coils in Bullet 2S)
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (studio), Vox amplifier (studio, possibly AC30)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording, 2008-2009 era. Guitarist Laurent Brancowitz confirmed using Fender Bullet 2S for '1901' in Letterman performance and interviews. Amp confirmed as Fender Twin Reverb in studio, with Vox also mentioned. Custom Tube Screamer-style overdrive pedal used, built by their tech. Minimal effects, mostly dry signal except for overdrive and subtle chorus/delay. No evidence of live/touring gear for this specific recording.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
4.5
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
5.5

Effects Chain

  • Custom Tube Screamer-style Overdrive · overdrive
  • Ibanez Chorus Mini · chorus
  • MXR M169 Carbon Copy · delay

Fender Bullet Deluxe → Custom Tube Screamer-style Overdrive → (possible) Chorus → (possible) Delay → Fender Twin Reverb (spring reverb on low)

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Tone Character

  • bright and articulate
  • tight and punchy
  • slight breakup
  • percussive attack
  • clear note separation
  • modest overdrive
  • minimal sustain
  • crisp and defined
  • subtle ambience
  • indie pop/rock clarity

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