Riff Tone
HandClap
Fitz and The Tantrums
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solid-body electric (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpAmpeg B-15 (studio recording, as referenced in interview)
PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or P90, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Joseph Karnes mentions using an Ampeg B-15 for 'HandClap' in interview. No explicit confirmation of guitar model or pickup type for the studio riff section. Kemper Profiler is used live, but not confirmed for studio. No pedalboard or effects chain confirmed for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edgerhythmic clarityfunk-inspired attackclean with light breakupfocused midrangeminimal sustainno audible modulationemphasis on groove
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, syncopated strumming and tight timing to lock in with the drums, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or complex lead techniques.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown solid-body electric (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpAmpeg B-15 (studio recording, as referenced in interview)
PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or P90, but not confirmed)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb2.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. Joseph Karnes mentions using an Ampeg B-15 for 'HandClap' in interview. No explicit confirmation of guitar model or pickup type for the studio riff section. Kemper Profiler is used live, but not confirmed for studio. No pedalboard or effects chain confirmed for studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edgerhythmic clarityfunk-inspired attackclean with light breakupfocused midrangeminimal sustainno audible modulationemphasis on groove
Difficulty
The riff requires precise, syncopated strumming and tight timing to lock in with the drums, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or complex lead techniques.