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Robert Smith Goth Post Punk Tone

How to get Robert Smith's goth post punk guitar tone. Gear recommendations, settings, and signal chain breakdown for every budget.

Defining Tonal Characteristics

  • Ethereal
  • Jangly
  • Lush
  • Reverb Heavy
  • Goth Post Punk

Gear to Achieve This Tone

At £500, these are the key pieces that get you into Robert Smith’s goth post punk territory:

  • Squier Classic Vibe 60s JaguarGuitar
  • Boss Katana 50 MkIIAmp
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