Riff Tone

Cleopatra

Weezer

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely, based on Weezer's typical studio use in 2010s and genre conventions; no explicit source for Cleopatra riff section)

AmpMarshall JCM900 (likely, based on Weezer's known studio amps for this era and genre; no explicit source for Cleopatra riff section)

PickupsSingle-coil (likely stock Fender Strat pickups; no explicit source for Cleopatra riff section)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2014. No explicit source for Cleopatra riff section gear; inferred from Weezer's typical studio setup in the 2010s. Settings estimated from genre and era conventions.

Tone Character(10)

beefy and thickmid-forward crunchtight and punchy rhythmslightly compressedpresent low endclear pick attackwarm neck pickup characternot overly brightclassic Weezer rock rhythmno obvious modulation or delay

Difficulty

The riff requires solid palm muting and rhythmic accuracy, but uses straightforward power chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

[QUESTION] How do I get the tone of the solo in Cleopatra by Weezer?Weezers new Song Cleopatra has leaked. IT'S UNBELIEVABLE Which Weezer album has the best guitar work? - Reddit

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