lead guitar from “in between days” by the cure | ToneDB
in between days
the cure
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
The lead guitar sound is characterized by its bright, jangly chorus, with a clean tone that cuts through the mix.
Gear
- Fender Jazzmasterinstrument
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- Roland JC-120amp
- ReverbSweetwater
- Boss CE-1processing
- Reverb$747Sweetwater
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The Story
The jangly lead guitar tone on "In Between Days" was achieved using Robert Smith's Fender Jazzmaster through a Roland JC-120 amplifier, with the JC-120's built-in chorus being a crucial element of the sound. The track was recorded at Outside Studios in Oxfordshire, and the combination of the Jazzmaster's bright single-coil pickups and the JC-120's clean tone and chorus created the distinctive shimmering quality that defines the song.
Production Credits
Producer: Robert Smith
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Outside Studios, Oxfordshire
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Jazzmaster
Amp: Roland JC-120
Processing: Boss CE-1
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Jazzmaster or similar guitar with bright single-coil pickups.
- Use a Roland JC-120 amplifier or a clean amp model with a chorus effect.
- Add a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal for a more pronounced effect if needed.
- Adjust the chorus settings for a subtle, shimmering effect that enhances the guitar's natural tone.
Original Gear
- Fender Jazzmaster(guitar)
- Roland JC-120(amp)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Jazzmaster
Budget-friendly option with authentic Jazzmaster single-coil pickups that deliver the bright, jangly tone essential to this sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland JC-120
Smaller version of the JC-120 with the same pristine clean tone and built-in chorus that made the original famous for '80s alternative tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Boss CE-1 Chorus
Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus circuits including CE-1 mode, perfect for adding that extra shimmer to the JC amp's chorus
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland JC-120
Accurate digital recreation of the JC-120's clean tone and chorus, ideal for recording this bright '80s alternative sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Jazzmaster
Mid-range option with authentic Jazzmaster electronics and the offset body shape that contributes to the instrument's unique sonic character
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