Riff Tone

Dumb Summer

Helen 55

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

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

AmpMesa Boogie (exact model not specified, likely clean channel)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or P90, exact type/model not confirmed for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, year/era: 2020s. No direct confirmation of guitar model or pickup type for the clean riff section. Mesa Boogie amp confirmed for the song, but model and channel not specified. Pedals listed in lesson video, but clean section likely uses amp clean channel with minimal pedal coloration.

Tone Character(10)

warm and slightly dreamyclear and open chordssubtle reverb ambienceno audible overdrivegentle pick attackslightly compressed feelno modulation swirlarticulate note separationlaidback, relaxed dynamicmildly scooped mids

Difficulty

The riff is based on simple, open chords with a clean tone and requires consistent timing and gentle dynamics, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex rhythms.

Sources

Helen 55 | A brief guitar lesson on how to play “Dumb Summer ...Helen 55 Dumb Summer Guitar Performance [IIL] “dumb summer” by Helen 55 [WEWIL]

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