Riff Tone

Treasure

Bruno Mars

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, based on genre and era)

AmpTube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar clean tube amp, based on genre and era)

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender stock or similar, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveUnknown Overdrive pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2012-2013 era. No direct evidence of exact guitar/amp model for the studio recording of 'Treasure' riff. Funk/R&B session conventions and audible tone strongly suggest Stratocaster with single-coils into a clean tube amp. No evidence of synth or processed guitar for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and snappytight and percussiveclean with slight edgearticulate and funkyminimal breakupdistinct single-coil claritypunchy attackdynamic responselight amp reverbno modulation or delay effects

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, including syncopated strumming, ghost notes, and tight timing, but does not involve advanced soloing or complex chord shapes.

Sources

Help achieve a certain sound : r/guitarpedals What's the most fun song for you to play : r/Guitar La Bella Ella Feingold inverted tuning strings unveiled | Guitar World

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