Riff Tone
APT.
ROSÉ & Bruno Mars
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Custom, as used by Bruno Mars in live performances of 'APT.')
AmpUnknown studio amp (no direct source); live, Blackstar ID:CORE 10 v4 seen in tutorials, but not confirmed for studio recording
PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson stock, model unspecified)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No official studio gear list for the riff section. Live Grammy performance used Gibson Les Paul. Most tutorials use electric guitar with humbuckers. No evidence of pedals or specific amp model for the studio recording. Year: 2024. Studio recording context assumed.
Tone Character(10)
clean but slightly grittywarm and rounded attackarticulate midrangechordal claritytouch-sensitive responsesubtle amp reverbno audible modulationfull-bodieddynamic and presentnot overly bright or scooped
Difficulty
The riff section uses simple power chords and a straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to beginners with some experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul (exact model unknown, likely Standard or Custom, as used by Bruno Mars in live performances of 'APT.')
AmpUnknown studio amp (no direct source); live, Blackstar ID:CORE 10 v4 seen in tutorials, but not confirmed for studio recording
PickupsHumbuckers (Gibson stock, model unspecified)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble6.5
reverb3
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
No official studio gear list for the riff section. Live Grammy performance used Gibson Les Paul. Most tutorials use electric guitar with humbuckers. No evidence of pedals or specific amp model for the studio recording. Year: 2024. Studio recording context assumed.
Tone Character(10)
clean but slightly grittywarm and rounded attackarticulate midrangechordal claritytouch-sensitive responsesubtle amp reverbno audible modulationfull-bodieddynamic and presentnot overly bright or scooped
Difficulty
The riff section uses simple power chords and a straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to beginners with some experience.