Solo Tone

Cake By the Ocean

DNCE

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

AmpVox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD

Notes

Gear confirmed for live and video performances of 'Cake By the Ocean' (2016). No direct evidence of alternate gear for the studio solo section; assumed same for studio. No evidence of alternate pickup or guitar for solo. Pedalboard evidence from JinJoo Lee's rig includes Fulltone OCD and Dunlop Cry Baby, but not all pedals are confirmed for the solo section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note separationtight attackpresent upper midsmodest sustainnot heavily compressedpop-funk claritycutting lead presence

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate-level rhythmic accuracy, clean articulation, and dynamic control to achieve the tight, funky pop-rock feel, but does not involve advanced techniques or high-speed runs.

Sources

DNCE – Cake By The Ocean (Live) - Equipboard JinJoo Lee | Equipboard Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp - What To Know & Where To Buy

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