Riff Tone

Just a Boy

The Backseat Lovers

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown model (no direct source for 'Just a Boy' riff section; likely Fender-style single coil or similar indie/alternative guitar based on genre and band style)

AmpWatkins WEM Dominator MKIII 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier

PickupsUnknown (likely single coil, but not confirmed for this song/section)

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct studio documentation for 'Just a Boy' riff section. Equipboard lists the WEM Dominator MKIII as used by The Backseat Lovers, but does not confirm it for this specific recording. No evidence for exact guitar model or pickups for this song/section. Year: 2022 (album 'Waiting to Spill'). Studio recording context assumed.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupjangly and opendynamic and responsiveclear note separationmodest reverb ambienceno heavy compressionno audible modulationclean with a hint of breakupindie/alternative rock clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires moderate technical skill due to sliding and open string interplay, but is accessible to intermediate players with basic technique.

Sources

Watkins WEM Dominator MKIII 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier - Equipboard

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Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown model (no direct source for 'Just a Boy' riff section; likely Fender-style single coil or similar indie/alternative guitar based on genre and band style)

AmpWatkins WEM Dominator MKIII 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier

PickupsUnknown (likely single coil, but not confirmed for this song/section)