Solo Tone

Softcore

The Neighbourhood

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Standard Stratocaster

AmpUnknown (amp model not confirmed for studio recording of 'Softcore')

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Stratocaster set)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveJ Rockett Audio Designs J Rockett Audio Designs Blue Note Overdrive

reverbTC Electronic TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Jeremy Freedman states the American Standard Strat is his main guitar; pedalboard evidence from interviews and photos. No confirmed amp model for the studio recording. Studio recording, released 2018.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedsmooth sustainambient and lushclear note separationcompressed attackpronounced delay repeatsslightly scooped midsstudio-polishedmodulation shimmermodern alternative/indie rock lead

Difficulty

The solo requires intermediate technique with expressive bends, smooth legato, and precise timing to match the delay repeats and maintain clarity in a saturated, ambient mix.

Sources

Jeremy Freedman, The Neighbourhood Guitarist Gear | Equipboard

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