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Riff Tone

Gotta Get Out

5 Seconds of Summer

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (likely MIJ or MIM, as used by Michael Clifford in early 5SOS studio recordings)
AmpVox AC30 (studio standard for early 2010s pop-rock, no direct source for this song but matches era/genre/artist typical studio use)
PickupsFender single-coil (stock Telecaster pickups)

Amp Settings

gain5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2012-2013 era. No direct evidence for exact amp or guitar model on this track, but early 5SOS studio photos and live videos show Michael Clifford using a Telecaster and Vox AC30 for rhythm/riff sections. No evidence of pedal use for this song's riff section. No evidence of amp or pedal effects beyond possible light amp reverb.

Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate and clear chord voicingstight low endpresent upper midsno audible modulationminimal reverb (dry studio sound)strummed with moderate attackpop-punk clarityno palm muting

Difficulty

The riff section consists of straightforward strumming with basic chords and moderate attack, making it accessible to beginners with some experience.

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