Riff Tone

This Love

Maroon 5

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarFender American Telecaster (likely 2002-2003, pre-signature, as used by James Valentine in studio)

AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 212 (studio recording amp, as used on Songs About Jane era)

PickupsFender Telecaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2002-2003. James Valentine used a Fender Telecaster with single-coils for the clean riff on 'This Love.' The Music Man Valentine was not yet in production; interviews confirm Tele-style tones for this era. Amp is inferred from era and genre, as no explicit source lists the exact model for the studio recording, but period interviews and live footage suggest Fender Hot Rod series.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveclean and funkysnappy attackdynamic and touch-sensitivecrisp, defined chordsminimal breakupslightly compressedsubtle chorus shimmerpresent, glassy highs

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated funk rhythm playing with muted strums and precise chord voicings, demanding good dynamic control and clean articulation for the signature percussive sound.

Sources

Music Man: Maroon 5's James Valentine Marvels at the Incredible Success of His Signature Guitar | Guitar World Maroon 5 - This love (Guitar cover with tab) - YouTube

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