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Don't Dream It's Over Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Crowded House

Crowded House · 1980s · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Rickenbacker 360 (likely 1980s model, 6-string, used by Neil Finn on studio recording)
Pickups
Rickenbacker Hi-Gain single coils
Amp
Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120
Pickup Position
Neck pickup

Studio recording, 1986. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for riff section. Neil Finn is widely documented using a Rickenbacker 360 into a Roland JC-120 for this era and song. No evidence of additional pedals or amp changes for the riff section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
0
Reverb
5
Treble
7
Presence
5

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Tone Character

  • chiming and lush
  • bright and articulate
  • warm but not muddy
  • clear note separation
  • stereo chorus shimmer
  • slightly compressed attack
  • studio-polished clarity
  • subtle amp reverb
  • no audible overdrive
  • clean, sparkling highs

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