Riff Tone
If It Makes You Happy (triple j Like A Version)
Skegss
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely reissue, as used by Skegss guitarist Ben Reed in Like A Version performances)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille (visually confirmed in Like A Version studio performance video)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Mustang configuration)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live in-studio performance for triple j Like A Version, 2023. Gear visually confirmed from video footage; no explicit pedalboard shots or amp knob close-ups. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out and rawbright and articulateslightly gritty rhythmopen and jangly chordspresent midrangedynamic and responsive to pickingnot heavily saturatedlaidback surf-rock edgecrunchy attackmild amp reverb adding space
Difficulty
The riff section is straightforward, relying on open chords and a steady, energetic strumming pattern. The main challenge is maintaining consistent dynamics and articulation for the crunchy, raw tone.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Mustang (likely reissue, as used by Skegss guitarist Ben Reed in Like A Version performances)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille (visually confirmed in Like A Version studio performance video)
PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Mustang configuration)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Live in-studio performance for triple j Like A Version, 2023. Gear visually confirmed from video footage; no explicit pedalboard shots or amp knob close-ups. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzed-out and rawbright and articulateslightly gritty rhythmopen and jangly chordspresent midrangedynamic and responsive to pickingnot heavily saturatedlaidback surf-rock edgecrunchy attackmild amp reverb adding space
Difficulty
The riff section is straightforward, relying on open chords and a steady, energetic strumming pattern. The main challenge is maintaining consistent dynamics and articulation for the crunchy, raw tone.
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