Riff Tone

Hypersonic Missiles

Sam Fender

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Professional Stratocaster

AmpUnknown (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar clean Fender amp, but not confirmed for studio recording)

PickupsFender V-Mod Single-Coil Stratocaster Pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid7

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2019. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard for Hypersonic Missiles album. Amp not explicitly confirmed for studio, but Fender amps are typical for Sam Fender's sound. No direct evidence of pedal use in studio for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatechimey Stratocaster soundslightly gritty edge-of-breakupclear note separationdynamic and responsiveopen, airy top endtight and percussive rhythmpresent midsmodest amp reverb for spacenot heavily compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its fast tempo, precise alternate picking, and tight, syncopated rhythm, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord shapes.

Sources

Fender American Professional Stratocaster - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Sam Fender | Equipboard

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