Solo Tone

Animals

Maroon 5

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarJames Valentine Signature Model (Ernie Ball Music Man James Valentine)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (likely, based on era and artist's known studio rig)

PickupsCustom-wound Music Man humbucker (bridge), single-coil (neck)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD

chorusProvidence Providence Anadime Chorus

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2014. No direct source confirms the exact amp for this song, but James Valentine is widely documented using the Ernie Ball Music Man Valentine and Fender Hot Rod DeVille for Maroon 5 studio work in this era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps used for the 'Animals' solo section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatesinging sustainslightly compressedcrisp attackchorus-like shimmertight and controlledclear note separationmodern pop-rock leadmodest reverb ambiencetouch of overdrive

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level phrasing, clean bends, and control of dynamics, but does not involve advanced speed or complex techniques.

Sources

James Valentine talks guitars, influences and Maroon 5's new album ...

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