Riff Tone
Next to You
Macseal
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown offset-style electric (likely Fender Jazzmaster or similar, based on genre/era)
AmpUnknown, but likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar clean platform amp (typical for Midwest emo/indie rock in late 2010s)
PickupsSingle coil (likely stock Jazzmaster or similar offset single coils)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
Notes
No direct evidence for exact gear used on studio recording. No pedalboard or amp photos for this song/era. Studio recording, released 2019.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and brighttight and articulateslightly gritty edgedynamic, open chordspercussive strummingclear note separationmodest breakupmid-forward claritynot heavily saturatedcrunchy, indie-emo rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, syncopated strumming with complex chord shapes and precise rhythmic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown offset-style electric (likely Fender Jazzmaster or similar, based on genre/era)
AmpUnknown, but likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar clean platform amp (typical for Midwest emo/indie rock in late 2010s)
PickupsSingle coil (likely stock Jazzmaster or similar offset single coils)
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
No direct evidence for exact gear used on studio recording. No pedalboard or amp photos for this song/era. Studio recording, released 2019.
Tone Character(10)
jangly and brighttight and articulateslightly gritty edgedynamic, open chordspercussive strummingclear note separationmodest breakupmid-forward claritynot heavily saturatedcrunchy, indie-emo rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, syncopated strumming with complex chord shapes and precise rhythmic control, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.
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