Riff Tone

Determinate

Adam Hicks, Bridgit Mendler, Naomi Scott & Hayley Kiyoko

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, model not confirmed for studio recording)

AmpUnknown, likely solid-state or tube combo amp (model not confirmed for studio recording)

PickupsUnknown, likely single-coil or standard Strat-style pickups (model not confirmed)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Overdrive/Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct evidence of exact guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Determinate' riff section. No official rig rundown or session details found. Gear lists for Bridgit Mendler do not specify recording gear for this song. All details are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Disney Channel pop-rock production of early 2010s.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchycrunchy, radio-friendly distortionbright and articulateclear note definitionslightly compressed attackpresent midsmodest sustainpercussive palm mutingarticulate low endmid-forward, sits well in pop mix

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, punchy power chord playing with palm muting and consistent rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to early intermediate players.

Sources

Bridgit Mendler | Equipboard

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