Riff Tone

Don't Start Now (Live in LA Remix)

Dua Lipa

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender or similar, model not confirmed for this live recording)

AmpKemper Profiling Amp (modeling amp, as confirmed by producer for studio/live use)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or humbucker, model not confirmed)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Live in LA Remix, 2020. Studio and live performances by Dua Lipa's band often use Kemper Profiling Amps for guitar tones. No direct evidence of exact guitar model or pickups for this specific live recording. Studio notes mention Kemper and digital effects, but not specific pedals or amp models.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivebright and articulateclean with slight compressionfunky, syncopated rhythmcrisp high endcontrolled low endmodern pop-funk clarityminimal sustainchoppy attacksubtle digital sheen

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, syncopated funk strumming and tight muting, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or fast lead lines, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Inside Track: Dua Lipa 'Don't Start Now'Don't Start Now (Live in LA Remix) - YouTube

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