Solo Tone
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Charlie Puth
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solid-body electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for solo section recording)
AmpUnknown (no confirmed amp model for studio recording of solo section)
PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or humbucker, model not confirmed for solo section)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. No official or reputable sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the solo section. Most sources focus on bass VSTs and MIDI controllers, not guitar gear. No evidence of live performance gear for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveslightly gritty edgebright and articulatecompressed attackclean with mild breakupstudio-polished claritydynamic responsesubtle sustainpresent top endfunk/pop solo phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate control of rhythm, muting, and articulation to achieve the tight, funky feel and clarity, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solid-body electric guitar (exact model not confirmed for solo section recording)
AmpUnknown (no confirmed amp model for studio recording of solo section)
PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or humbucker, model not confirmed for solo section)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. No official or reputable sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used for the solo section. Most sources focus on bass VSTs and MIDI controllers, not guitar gear. No evidence of live performance gear for this part.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveslightly gritty edgebright and articulatecompressed attackclean with mild breakupstudio-polished claritydynamic responsesubtle sustainpresent top endfunk/pop solo phrasing
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate control of rhythm, muting, and articulation to achieve the tight, funky feel and clarity, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast passages.