Tone Profile

A chorus-drenched, slightly haunting guitar tone with a dark, swirling quality. The sound is clean but with a subtle edge, creating a dreamy, ethereal texture.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Robert Smith has been known to use Fender Jazzmasters with heavy chorus effects to create his signature guitar tones.
• The Roland JC-160 is rumored to have been used for this particular track, likely utilizing its built-in chorus effect in addition to the Boss CE-1.
• The clean tone is layered with chorus to create a swirling, almost seasick feeling.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Jazzmaster to capture the single-coil sound and tremolo.
• A Roland JC-120 or JC-160 is ideal, but any clean solid-state amp will work.
• The Boss CE-1 is crucial for achieving the signature chorus sound. Experiment with the rate and depth settings.
• Dial in a clean amp tone and then add the chorus effect, adjusting the settings until you achieve the desired swirling texture.
• Consider using a slight reverb to add to the dream-like quality of the tone.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Jazzmaster(guitar)
• Roland JC-160(amp)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)