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Riff Tone

She Will Be Loved

Maroon 5

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCollings I-35
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, likely reissue or vintage)
PickupsLollar Imperial Humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb4
presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2002-2003 (Songs About Jane sessions). James Valentine used the Collings I-35 for the riff section, specifically the neck pickup for the intro/riff. No evidence of pedals or effects in the riff section; signal likely straight into the amp. No chorus or delay audible in the riff. No pedalboard or stompboxes confirmed for this part.

Tone Character(10)
warm and smoothrounded attackarticulate and preciseclean with subtle amp reverbneck pickup fullnessslightly compressed feel (from amp, not pedal)no audible breakup or gritdynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note separationmellow highs, not harsh

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, accurate picking and smooth chord transitions with a gentle touch to maintain the song's soft, polished feel. While not technically advanced, the subtlety and precision needed elevate it above basic beginner material.

Sources

Top 5 Pop-Rock Rig Rundowns - Premier GuitarMaroon 5 Amp | The Gear PageInterview: James Valentine (Maroon 5) - Hands All Over - Premier Guitar

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