Riff Tone

My Kind of Woman

Mac DeMarco

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely Japanese Squier or similar, as used by Mac DeMarco on '2')

AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus (most likely, based on era and signature sound, though not 100% confirmed for this track)

PickupsSingle-coil Stratocaster pickups (stock or similar, likely ceramic)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusBoss Boss CE-2 Chorus (or similar chorus/vibrato pedal)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012 ('2' album). Mac DeMarco is known for using a Japanese Squier Stratocaster and Roland JC-120 for his signature chorus-heavy clean tone on this era. No direct evidence for this exact track, but all available sources and audio point to this setup.

Tone Character(10)

sparkly and cleanlush chorus/vibrato modulationslightly compressed attackwarm, rounded highsglassy, shimmery top endsubtle tape-like warblesmooth and mellowmildly scooped midsno audible overdrivedistinct stereo chorus effect

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, syncopated chord work and precise timing to match the modulation effect, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Mac DeMarco's Guitar Gear | Equipboard What's a guitar tone you have been chasing for millennia and still ...First pedalboard! bought it from a very kind professional guitarist and ...Guitar effects for Mac Demarco guitar tone on The Fender ... - Reddit

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