Riff Tone
Difficult Love
Malcolm Todd
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMarshall G15 RCD
PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or P90 style, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Amp model confirmed via TikTok source; no direct evidence for guitar model or pickups on this specific studio recording. Settings and pedals are not explicitly detailed for 'Difficult Love' riff section. Studio recording, released 2020s.
Tone Character(10)
clean and articulateslightly compressedsubtle amp reverbtight and percussive rhythmwarm midrangesmooth attackmodern indie claritynot overly brightminimal breakupdynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, syncopated rhythm playing with precise chord voicings and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
Sources
Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear
Create Free AccountGuitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
AmpMarshall G15 RCD
PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or P90 style, but not confirmed for this track)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Amp model confirmed via TikTok source; no direct evidence for guitar model or pickups on this specific studio recording. Settings and pedals are not explicitly detailed for 'Difficult Love' riff section. Studio recording, released 2020s.
Tone Character(10)
clean and articulateslightly compressedsubtle amp reverbtight and percussive rhythmwarm midrangesmooth attackmodern indie claritynot overly brightminimal breakupdynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, syncopated rhythm playing with precise chord voicings and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.