Riff Tone

Malibu

Ty Myers

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stratocaster

AmpUnknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for 'Malibu' recording; Premier Guitar Rig Rundown does not specify amp used in studio for this song)

PickupsFender Custom Shop single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionOrigin Effects Origin Effects Cali76

overdriveGreer Greer Lightspeed

eqBoss Analog Man/Boss GE-7

reverbEarthQuaker Devices EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master

Notes

Pedalboard and guitar confirmed from Premier Guitar Rig Rundown; amp model not specified for 'Malibu' studio recording. Pedalboard is detailed for Ty Myers' main rig, but no explicit confirmation if all pedals were used on 'Malibu' riff. Studio recording, released 2020s.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateslightly compressededge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitivetight low endpresent upper midssnappy attacksubtle ambient reverbclear note separationno heavy saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of picking dynamics and muting to achieve the touch-sensitive, articulate tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Ty Myers Rig Rundown - Premier Guitar Ty Myers Rig Rundown - YouTube

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