Riff Tone
Bags
Clairo
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Squier Classic Vibe or Fender Player Series based on era and artist's typical gear)
AmpAmp model unknown (likely Fender or solid-state clean amp, no evidence of tube amp or specific model for studio recording)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
mid6
treble6
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, light setting)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Immunity album). No direct evidence of exact amp or pedal models used on the studio recording. Most sources reference Clairo's use of Strats and Teles, but Strat is most likely for this track. No evidence of live rig for this section.
Tone Character(10)
dreamy and lushslightly gritty edgewarm and smoothcompressed and evensubtle breakupnot heavily distortedspongy or saggy feelclean with a touch of drivearticulate and clearambient and spacey
Difficulty
The riff requires careful timing and dynamic control to achieve the dreamy, slightly gritty indie feel, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Squier Classic Vibe or Fender Player Series based on era and artist's typical gear)
AmpAmp model unknown (likely Fender or solid-state clean amp, no evidence of tube amp or specific model for studio recording)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
mid6
treble6
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown, light setting)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (Immunity album). No direct evidence of exact amp or pedal models used on the studio recording. Most sources reference Clairo's use of Strats and Teles, but Strat is most likely for this track. No evidence of live rig for this section.
Tone Character(10)
dreamy and lushslightly gritty edgewarm and smoothcompressed and evensubtle breakupnot heavily distortedspongy or saggy feelclean with a touch of drivearticulate and clearambient and spacey
Difficulty
The riff requires careful timing and dynamic control to achieve the dreamy, slightly gritty indie feel, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast playing.
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