Riff Tone
Next to You
Macseal
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, likely American Professional or Classic Player series based on band era and genre conventions)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, as this is a common clean amp for Midwest emo and indie bands in the 2010s+; no direct source found for exact amp model on this recording)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (from album 'Super Enthusiast'). No direct evidence of live vs studio rig differences. Tuning is Db Ab Eb Ab C Eb per Instagram tutorial. No photo/video evidence of pedalboard or amp for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatechimey cleanclear note separationlush, ambient reverbsubtle chorus shimmerslightly compressed attackopen, ringing chordsdynamic response to pickingno audible breakupmid-focused clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires familiarity with alternate tunings, precise clean picking, and some challenging chord shapes typical of Midwest emo, making it intermediate for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, likely American Professional or Classic Player series based on band era and genre conventions)
AmpFender Hot Rod Deluxe (estimated, as this is a common clean amp for Midwest emo and indie bands in the 2010s+; no direct source found for exact amp model on this recording)
PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (from album 'Super Enthusiast'). No direct evidence of live vs studio rig differences. Tuning is Db Ab Eb Ab C Eb per Instagram tutorial. No photo/video evidence of pedalboard or amp for this specific recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatechimey cleanclear note separationlush, ambient reverbsubtle chorus shimmerslightly compressed attackopen, ringing chordsdynamic response to pickingno audible breakupmid-focused clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires familiarity with alternate tunings, precise clean picking, and some challenging chord shapes typical of Midwest emo, making it intermediate for most players.
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