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Fire In Cairo Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Cure
The Cure · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (likely 1978-1979, as used by Robert Smith on Three Imaginary Boys sessions)
Pickups
Fender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (Silverface, late 1970s)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1978-1979; Three Imaginary Boys album sessions. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amp. No evidence of live/tour gear for this section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain2
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy
- articulate and percussive
- slightly jangly
- shimmering highs
- tight and focused
- minimal sustain
- dynamic and responsive
- single-coil clarity
- subtle spring reverb ambience
- no audible modulation