GuitarCleanRiff
Gen-X Cops Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Epiphone Sheraton II
Pickups
Epiphone Alnico Classic Humbuckers
Amp
Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2019 (Father of the Bride era). Guitar and amp confirmed for Vampire Weekend's signature clean, bright tone. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific riff section. No explicit pedal use confirmed for this song/section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4
Reverb3.5
Treble7.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- clean and shimmering
- percussive attack
- dynamic and lively
- minimal breakup
- melodic clarity
- tight rhythm
- slightly compressed
- open and airy
- distinct note separation