Riff Tone

Sarah

Alex G

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as commonly used by Alex G in this era)

AmpLogic Pro X Amp Designer plugin, 'Original Nashville' preset

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock, model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2014 (DSU album). Alex G has stated in interviews that he used Logic's Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset for many electric guitar tracks in this era. No evidence of physical amp or pedals on the studio recording for 'Sarah' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and janglyslightly overdrivenlo-fi and presentarticulate single-coil attackmodest breakupdynamic and responsiveclear note separationmild compressionsubtle room ambienceno heavy effects

Difficulty

The riff requires moderately precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with a slightly overdriven, jangly tone. No advanced techniques, but clean execution is needed.

Sources

Alex G gets guitar tones from a stock Logic preset | Guitar World

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