Riff Tone
Babydoll
Dominic Fike
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and artist's typical gear)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or similar clean platform amp based on genre and era)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock Strat pickups, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
reverbTC Electronic TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Mini Reverb
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. No direct confirmation of exact amp or guitar model for 'Babydoll' riff, but Stratocaster is most likely based on artist's known gear and the song's tone. Pedalboard evidence from live and era supports use of TS9 and reverb pedal.
Tone Character(10)
mid-gain overdrive with clarityarticulate single-note linesslightly compressed attacktouch-sensitive dynamicschimey Stratocaster highstight, percussive rhythmpresent midrange bitesubtle reverb ambiencemild breakup, not saturatedno heavy fuzz or high-gain
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight timing and clean chord transitions to capture the song's groove and feel.
Sources
This tone has been researched 35 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on era and artist's typical gear)
AmpUnknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely Fender or similar clean platform amp based on genre and era)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock Strat pickups, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
reverbTC Electronic TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 Mini Reverb
This tone has been researched 35 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2018. No direct confirmation of exact amp or guitar model for 'Babydoll' riff, but Stratocaster is most likely based on artist's known gear and the song's tone. Pedalboard evidence from live and era supports use of TS9 and reverb pedal.
Tone Character(10)
mid-gain overdrive with clarityarticulate single-note linesslightly compressed attacktouch-sensitive dynamicschimey Stratocaster highstight, percussive rhythmpresent midrange bitesubtle reverb ambiencemild breakup, not saturatedno heavy fuzz or high-gain
Difficulty
The riff is straightforward but requires tight timing and clean chord transitions to capture the song's groove and feel.
Babydoll settings for your amp
Exact settings ToneAdapt players use on these amps.
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