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Enjoy the Silence Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode · 1990s · other
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gretsch Double Anniversary semi-hollow (likely 1960s or 1970s model, as used by Martin Gore in studio for this era)
Pickups
Gretsch Filter'Tron humbuckers
Amp
Unknown studio amp (likely Roland JC-120 or similar clean solid-state amp, as commonly used by Depeche Mode in late 80s/early 90s, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording at PUK Studios, Denmark, 1989-1990. Guitar part added at producer Flood's suggestion. No direct evidence of amp model or pedalboard for this specific recording. Gretsch Double Anniversary confirmed as Martin Gore's main guitar for this era. Pickup type inferred from guitar model. No evidence of live/touring rig for this part.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4
Reverb5
Treble7
Presence5
Effects Chain
- Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Gretsch Double Anniversary → Delay pedal → Chorus pedal → Studio amp (likely Roland JC-120 or similar clean amp) with digital reverb
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Tone Character
- bright and chimey
- clean and spacious
- percussive attack
- clear note separation
- slight shimmer from modulation
- resonant semi-hollow body
- studio-processed ambience
- articulate highs
- subtle warmth
- not compressed or saturated
Sources
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