Tone Profile

Dreamy and atmospheric, with a chorus-laden shimmer and subtle reverb. The tone is bright and spacious, perfect for creating a melancholic and ethereal soundscape.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Cure is known for their heavy use of chorus and reverb to create their signature sound.
• Robert Smith often layers multiple guitar tracks, each with slightly different settings, to achieve a rich, dense texture.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Jazzmaster or similar guitar with single-coil pickups.
• Use the neck pickup for a warmer, smoother tone.
• Set the Roland JC-120 to a clean channel and experiment with the built-in chorus effect.
• Add a Boss CE-1 or similar chorus pedal for a more pronounced chorus effect.
• Use a subtle reverb to add space and depth to the sound.
• Consider using a Roland Dimension D or similar spatial enhancer for added width.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Jazzmaster(guitar)
• Roland JC-120(amp)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• Roland Dimension D(pedal)