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Riff Tone

Cicada

Good Kid

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster
AmpUnknown (amp model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Cicada')
PickupsSingle-coil (Telecaster stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass7
mid7
treble5
reverb2.5
presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionZvex Zvex Box of Rock

Notes

Studio recording, 2018-2019 era. Guitar confirmed as Telecaster for riff section; amp model not specified in any source. Settings and pedal inferred from user and fan discussions referencing the song's tone.

Tone Character(10)
warm neck pickup tonethick, punchy rhythmdynamic strummingarticulate arpeggiosnot muddytight, focused attackcrunchy, present midrangeslightly dark top endfull-bodied low endclear note separation

Difficulty

The riff requires fast, precise picking and dynamic strumming with clear note separation, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord shapes.

Sources

Good Kid Electric Sound - Pedal Advice : r/GoodKid - RedditGuitar Tone : r/GoodKid - Reddit

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