Lullaby (2010 Remaster) amp settings — Marshall JCM900
The The Cure guitar tone for “Lullaby (2010 Remaster)”, dialed in for a Marshall JCM900 with a Harley Benton PB-50. Studio version, Disintegration (1989, 2010 Remaster)
Music Man StingRay / Fender Precision Bass -> Peavey Megabass / Ampeg SVT + Boss BF-2 Flanger / CE-2 Chorus + Boss MT-2 / SD-1, picked with roundwound strings
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 7 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Presence | 4 |
| Reverb | 2 |
| Master | 5 |
01Boss BF-2 Flanger / Chorus
RECOMMENDED — not currently owned
Running a bass into a guitar head like the JCM900 requires using Channel A with gain kept low (around 3) to prevent harsh preamp clipping while preserving low-end definition. Simon Gallup's Disintegration tone relies heavily on a shimmering analog flanger/chorus; without pedals, boosting the amp's bass and built-in spring reverb provides the necessary depth. Adding a Boss BF-2 or chorus pedal in front will complete the signature Cure modulation.
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