Riff Tone

Starchild

Jamiroquai

Guitarother2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely late 90s/early 2000s Standard or American Series)

AmpUnknown clean amp (likely Fender Twin Reverb or Roland Jazz Chorus based on genre/era, but not confirmed for this recording)

PickupsFender single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain2

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2005 (Dynamite album). No direct evidence for exact amp or guitar model used on 'Starchild' riff section; inference based on genre, era, and typical Jamiroquai studio setups. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight, percussive funk rhythmwarm single-coil claritydynamic and responsiveslightly gritty but cleanchoppy, syncopated strummingstudio-polished clarityslight amp reverb for spaceno audible distortionclassic disco/funk clean tone

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, including tight muting, syncopated strumming, and dynamic control for a clean, articulate sound.

Sources

Jamiroquai – Dynamite - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album [IIL] Jamiroquai - Time Won't Wait, Starchild, Little L ; Chic - Reddit What are your TOP 5 most underrated Jamiroquai songs. - Reddit

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