Solo Tone

Dangerous Woman

Ariana Grande

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)

AmpUnknown studio amp (exact model not confirmed; likely modern clean/edge-of-breakup amp, possibly Fender or digital/amp sim)

PickupsLikely humbuckers (exact type/model not confirmed)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. No official rig rundown or session details found for the solo section. No evidence of specific guitar or amp model used in the studio. Live performances sometimes feature session musicians with Les Paul or Strat-style guitars, but no direct studio confirmation.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and sustainingslightly overdrivenclear note articulationwarm with present highsstudio-polishedtouch-sensitivenot heavily compressedsubtle ambiencesinging sustainnot harsh or brittle

Difficulty

The solo is intermediate due to its melodic phrasing, expressive bends, and the need for clean articulation with subtle effects. It does not require advanced speed or complex techniques, but demands control and feel.

Sources

Ariana Grande | Equipboard Any tips on Ariana Grande Dangerous Woman Solo? : r/Guitar - Reddit Favorite use of an instrument in a Ariana song? (Besides her voice)

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