Riff Tone

Big Sad

Mickey Darling

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed)

AmpUnknown (likely amp sim or direct input, possibly via Positive Grid BIAS FX 2 or similar plugin)

PickupsUnknown single-coil or humbucker (exact type/model not confirmed)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb4.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct evidence of specific guitar or amp model for the studio recording of 'Big Sad' riff. Mickey Darling is a modern indie pop duo, and their production is often digital/DAW-based. Equipboard and other sources do not list specific gear for this song. Likely recorded direct or with amp simulation. Year: 2019 (release year). Studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclean and percussivestudio-polishedslightly compressedno audible overdrivetight attackclear note separationmodern indie pop sheensubtle reverb ambiencepresent in the mix without harshness

Difficulty

The riff is rhythmically tight and requires clean, articulate playing to sit well with the programmed drums and synths, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Mickey Darling Members, Gear & Sound Positive Grid RIFF USB Guitar Audio Interface | Reverb UK

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