Riff Tone
Helmet
Steve Lacy
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster)
AmpFender Frontman 212R 2x12 Combo Amp
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMaestro Maestro Stage Phaser
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (Gemini Rights era). Guitar and amp confirmed from Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for this riff section in the studio. No explicit pedalboard evidence for this song, but modulation effects are audible.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyclean and articulateslightly compressedpercussive and funkydynamic and touch-sensitivesubtle modulation swirlwarm but present highstight, controlled low endno audible overdriveclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the clean, percussive articulation heard on the recording.
Sources
Steve Lacy | EquipboardSteve Lacy – Dark Red - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | EquipboardSteve Lacy on how Jack White and Scott Pilgrim inspired his fuzz-equipped Strat, creating Fender’s first “pink sunburst” and why he loves affordable multi-FX pedals | Guitar WorldHow do I get my guitar to sound like Steve Lacy or Tatsuro Yamashita
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Steve Lacy People Pleaser Stratocaster or Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster)
AmpFender Frontman 212R 2x12 Combo Amp
PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
phaserMaestro Maestro Stage Phaser
Sources
Steve Lacy | EquipboardSteve Lacy – Dark Red - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | EquipboardSteve Lacy on how Jack White and Scott Pilgrim inspired his fuzz-equipped Strat, creating Fender’s first “pink sunburst” and why he loves affordable multi-FX pedals | Guitar WorldHow do I get my guitar to sound like Steve Lacy or Tatsuro Yamashita
Notes
Studio recording, 2022 (Gemini Rights era). Guitar and amp confirmed from Equipboard and interviews. No evidence of other guitars or amps used for this riff section in the studio. No explicit pedalboard evidence for this song, but modulation effects are audible.
Tone Character(10)
bright and glassyclean and articulateslightly compressedpercussive and funkydynamic and touch-sensitivesubtle modulation swirlwarm but present highstight, controlled low endno audible overdriveclear note separation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic control to achieve the clean, percussive articulation heard on the recording.