Riff Tone
Caramel
5 Seconds of Summer
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Michael Clifford Signature Melody Maker
AmpUnknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely clean amp based on genre and cover analysis)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unspecified, likely Gibson signature spec)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionWestminster Effects Westminster Effects 2716 Seth Morrison Signature Distortion
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Gear confirmed for riff section via cover video; no direct evidence for studio amp model. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section. Recording year: 2022 studio album.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear and articulatechiming upper midstight, controlled low endsubtle chorus shimmerstudio-polisheddynamic and responsivepresent but not harsh highsmodern pop-rock claritynot heavily compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and clean articulation with subtle effect control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Michael Clifford Signature Melody Maker
AmpUnknown (no direct source for studio amp; likely clean amp based on genre and cover analysis)
PickupsHumbucker (exact model unspecified, likely Gibson signature spec)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
distortionWestminster Effects Westminster Effects 2716 Seth Morrison Signature Distortion
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Gear confirmed for riff section via cover video; no direct evidence for studio amp model. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section. Recording year: 2022 studio album.
Tone Character(10)
slightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear and articulatechiming upper midstight, controlled low endsubtle chorus shimmerstudio-polisheddynamic and responsivepresent but not harsh highsmodern pop-rock claritynot heavily compressed
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and clean articulation with subtle effect control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
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