Riff Tone
Oct 33
Black Pumas
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-345
AmpFender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-345, likely Alnico V or similar, semi-hollow)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid7
treble6
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDigiTech DigiTech Mosaic
overdriveJHS JHS Colour Box
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. Guitarist Adrian Quesada is confirmed to use the ES-345 and the Deluxe Reverb for 'Oct 33' riff. Pedals and effects confirmed for this specific song and section. DigiTech Mosaic used to mimic a 12-string sound on the riff. JHS Colour Box used for added 'heat' (console-style drive).
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly grittychiming and harmonically richairy and opentouch-sensitivevintage soul/psych flavorclear note separationdynamic response to pickingnot heavily compressedfull-bodied semi-hollow resonanceslight breakup/edge-of-clean
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm, need for dynamic control, and groove, but does not require advanced technical skills.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-345
AmpFender '68 Custom Deluxe Reverb
PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-345, likely Alnico V or similar, semi-hollow)
Amp Settings
gain4
bass6
mid7
treble6
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
modulationDigiTech DigiTech Mosaic
overdriveJHS JHS Colour Box
Notes
Studio recording, 2019. Guitarist Adrian Quesada is confirmed to use the ES-345 and the Deluxe Reverb for 'Oct 33' riff. Pedals and effects confirmed for this specific song and section. DigiTech Mosaic used to mimic a 12-string sound on the riff. JHS Colour Box used for added 'heat' (console-style drive).
Tone Character(10)
warm and slightly grittychiming and harmonically richairy and opentouch-sensitivevintage soul/psych flavorclear note separationdynamic response to pickingnot heavily compressedfull-bodied semi-hollow resonanceslight breakup/edge-of-clean
Difficulty
The riff is moderately challenging due to its syncopated rhythm, need for dynamic control, and groove, but does not require advanced technical skills.