Riff Tone
Don't Start Now
Dua Lipa
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop 60's Stratocaster
AmpFender Bassbreaker 30R
PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Strat pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDarkglass Electronics Darkglass Electronics Hyper Luminal
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. Gear confirmed from lesson video referencing the studio tone. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivesnappy attackarticulate single notestight and compressedclean with minimal breakupfunk-inspired clarityslight amp reverbdynamic responsepop/funk rhythm feeldistinct note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with precise muting and clean articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop 60's Stratocaster
AmpFender Bassbreaker 30R
PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil Strat pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid6
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
compressionDarkglass Electronics Darkglass Electronics Hyper Luminal
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. Gear confirmed from lesson video referencing the studio tone. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussivesnappy attackarticulate single notestight and compressedclean with minimal breakupfunk-inspired clarityslight amp reverbdynamic responsepop/funk rhythm feeldistinct note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with precise muting and clean articulation, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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