Riff Tone
Cosmic Girl
Jamiroquai
Guitarother1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, mid-90s era)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or Blackface reissue, studio recording)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. No direct source confirms the exact Strat model or amp, but period interviews and genre conventions, plus the audible tone, strongly indicate a Stratocaster into a clean Fender amp. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and cleanbright and articulatetight and percussivesnappy single-coil attackdynamic and responsiveminimal breakupslight amp reverb depthfunky, rhythmic claritydistinct chordal definitionno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with precise muting and dynamic control, plus clean chord voicings and percussive attack typical of acid jazz/funk. Not technically advanced, but demanding in timing and groove.
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This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Create Free AccountGuitarother1990s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, mid-90s era)
AmpFender Twin Reverb (likely Silverface or Blackface reissue, studio recording)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 1996. No direct source confirms the exact Strat model or amp, but period interviews and genre conventions, plus the audible tone, strongly indicate a Stratocaster into a clean Fender amp. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the clean riff section.
Tone Character(10)
glassy and cleanbright and articulatetight and percussivesnappy single-coil attackdynamic and responsiveminimal breakupslight amp reverb depthfunky, rhythmic claritydistinct chordal definitionno audible overdrive
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with precise muting and dynamic control, plus clean chord voicings and percussive attack typical of acid jazz/funk. Not technically advanced, but demanding in timing and groove.
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