Riff Tone

Heart to Heart

Mac DeMarco

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster

AmpFender Twin Reverb

PickupsFender single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus

vibratoTC Electronic TC Electronic Shaker Mini Vibrato

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 (from the album 'Here Comes the Cowboy'). Sources suggest the use of a Fender Stratocaster with single-coil pickups into a Fender Twin Reverb amp. Chorus and vibrato effects are signature to Mac DeMarco's tone and are audibly present in the riff section. No evidence of drive/distortion pedals for this part.

Tone Character(10)

glassy and cleanwarm and mellowdreamy and warblyslightly detuned modulationlush, ambient reverbrounded top endsubtle dynamic responsevintage, lo-fi textureclear single-coil articulationnot overly bright

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, syncopated chord work and subtle dynamic control to maintain the dreamy, warbly feel. No advanced techniques, but timing and touch are important.

Sources

Mac DeMarco Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Mac DeMarco hates guitar pedals now | Guitar World

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