Solo Tone
Maps
Maroon 5
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man James Valentine Signature
AmpUnknown exact model (not specified in sources); likely Fender-style clean amp based on artist's known preferences for studio work in this era
PickupsCustom-wound Ernie Ball Music Man humbucker (bridge), single coil (neck)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusProvidence Providence Anadime Chorus
compressionProvidence Providence Compressor
overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD
delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (album 'V'). Pedalboard included Providence Anadime Chorus, Providence Compressor, Fulltone OCD, Line 6 DL4, and TC Electronic delay. No explicit amp model or settings confirmed for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatechorus shimmerslightly compressedstudio-polished clarityclean with a hint of driveclear note separationmodulation adds widthtouch-sensitive dynamicssmooth sustainpop/rock production sheen
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of phrasing, timing, and dynamics to maintain clarity and musicality with multiple effects engaged.
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Original Gear
GuitarErnie Ball Music Man James Valentine Signature
AmpUnknown exact model (not specified in sources); likely Fender-style clean amp based on artist's known preferences for studio work in this era
PickupsCustom-wound Ernie Ball Music Man humbucker (bridge), single coil (neck)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusProvidence Providence Anadime Chorus
compressionProvidence Providence Compressor
overdriveFulltone Fulltone OCD
delayLine 6 Line 6 DL4
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (album 'V'). Pedalboard included Providence Anadime Chorus, Providence Compressor, Fulltone OCD, Line 6 DL4, and TC Electronic delay. No explicit amp model or settings confirmed for the solo section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatechorus shimmerslightly compressedstudio-polished clarityclean with a hint of driveclear note separationmodulation adds widthtouch-sensitive dynamicssmooth sustainpop/rock production sheen
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of phrasing, timing, and dynamics to maintain clarity and musicality with multiple effects engaged.
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