rhythm guitar from “friday i'm in love” by the cure | ToneDB
friday i'm in love
the cure
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
Bright and jangly rhythm guitar with a chorus effect. The tone is clean but with a slight edge, contributing to the song's upbeat and anthemic feel.
Gear
- Fender Jazzmasterinstrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Roland JC-120amp
- ReverbSweetwater
- Boss CE-1processing
- Reverb$747Sweetwater
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The Story
Robert Smith's rhythm guitar tone on "Friday I'm in Love" features a Fender Jazzmaster through a Roland JC-120 amplifier, with additional chorus provided by a Boss CE-1 pedal. The Roland JC-120's built-in chorus combined with the CE-1 creates the signature lush, wide stereo chorus effect that defines this bright, jangly sound.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Jazzmaster
Amp: Roland JC-120
Processing: Boss CE-1
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Jazzmaster or similar guitar known for its bright tone.
- Use the Roland JC-120's built-in chorus or a Boss CE-1 for the chorus effect.
- Set the amp to a clean setting with minimal overdrive.
- Experiment with the chorus rate and depth to match the original recording.
- Consider using a compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
Original Gear
- Fender Jazzmaster(guitar)
- Roland JC-120(amp)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Jazzmaster
Provides the same bright, jangly pickup character and offset body design at a budget-friendly price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland JC-120
Features the same clean Jazz Chorus tone and built-in stereo chorus as the JC-120 in a smaller, more affordable package
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Boss CE-1
Recreates both CE-1 and CE-2 chorus modes with modern reliability while maintaining the vintage analog warmth
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Boss CE-1
Offers multiple vintage chorus algorithms including CE-1 emulation with stereo outputs for that wide chorus spread
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland JC-120 and Boss CE-1 combination
Digital recreation of the complete JC-120 amp and built-in chorus for recording applications
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