Riff Tone

Roommates

Malcolm Todd

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown model electric guitar (no direct source for 'Roommates' riff section)

AmpUnknown (no direct source for amp model used on 'Roommates' riff section)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or low-output humbucker, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'Roommates' riff. Equipboard and Reddit sources list general gear but do not tie any specific guitar or amp to this song/section. No pedalboard or studio photo evidence found. Recording is from 2023 (2020s era).

Tone Character(10)

warm and punchyslightly compressedclear and articulatesubtle reverb/ambiencenot heavily distortedmodern indie/alt-pop feeltight low endsmooth midrangeno obvious modulationstudio-polished

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clean articulation and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Malcolm Todd – Malcolm Todd - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard How does Malcolm Todd's music get THAT sound? Pedals, gear ...Malcolm Todd/ Mac Demarco tone ? : r/GuitarTone - Reddit

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