Riff Tone

Shy Away

twenty one pilots

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster

AmpUnknown (amp model not specified in any source; likely a studio amp or plugin, possibly Fender or Vox style based on genre and tone)

PickupsSquier J Mascis Jazzmaster stock pickups (P-90 style single coils)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionUnknown Distortion pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2021. Guitar confirmed from official video and Equipboard. No explicit amp or pedal info found for studio recording. Riff section only.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and modernbright and articulatetight and percussivepunchy midrangeslightly compressedclear note separationstudio-polished claritywide stereo imagenot overly saturatedpop-punk inspired drive

Difficulty

The riff is moderately fast and requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with clear alternate picking, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord shapes.

Sources

Twenty One Pilots – Scaled And Icy - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Tyler Joseph | Equipboard Shy Away Guitar Tone : r/twentyonepilots - Reddit

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