1901 Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Phoenix
Phoenix · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
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
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