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Tone Profile
A bright and slightly overdriven guitar tone with a touch of garage rock grit and a hint of chorus. It's punchy and cutting, perfect for the Strokes' signature sound.
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The Story
Albert Hammond Jr. used an Epiphone Casino through a Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 for his guitar parts on "Someday." The track was recorded at Transporterraum in New York City with producer Gordon Raphael. The bright, cutting tone comes from the Casino's P-90 pickups and the Jazz Chorus amp's built-in chorus effect, creating the characteristic Strokes sound of slight overdrive with shimmering modulation.
Production Credits
Producer: Gordon Raphael
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Transporterraum, New York City
Signal Chain
Instrument: Epiphone CasinoShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a semi-hollow guitar like an Epiphone Casino or similar model.
- Use the bridge pickup for a brighter tone.
- Set the amp for a slightly overdriven sound. Aim for a tone that is clean but breaks up when you play harder.
- Add a touch of chorus to thicken the sound.
- Experiment with different EQ settings to find the sweet spot. A slight boost in the high frequencies can help the guitar cut through the mix.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Epiphone Casino
Same P-90 pickups and hollow construction as the original Casino, providing that bright, punchy tone with natural compression
Alternative to: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120
Smaller version of the JC-120 with the same clean tone and built-in chorus effect that defines the Strokes sound
Alternative to: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120 chorus
Recreation of the classic Boss CE-2 chorus circuit that inspired the Jazz Chorus amp's onboard effect
Alternative to: Epiphone Casino
Premium alternative with P-90s and semi-hollow construction for similar tonal characteristics but with higher build quality
Alternative to: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120
Includes accurate Jazz Chorus amp modeling with built-in chorus effects for recording applications
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