Riff Tone
Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse)
Mark Ronson featuring Amy Winehouse
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 Dot Reissue (early 2000s, Cherry, Memphis-made)
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely vintage-style tube combo, possibly Fender or Vox, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsGibson '57 Classic Humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2007. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and video evidence. Amp model not specified in any source for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate and dynamicclear note separationpercussive attacksmooth midrangebright but not harshsemi-hollowbody resonancetight and controlled low endminimal sustain, quick decay
Difficulty
The riff requires precise rhythm and dynamic control to maintain the groove at a fast tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.
Sources
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson ES-335 Dot Reissue (early 2000s, Cherry, Memphis-made)
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely vintage-style tube combo, possibly Fender or Vox, but not confirmed for this recording)
PickupsGibson '57 Classic Humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, 2007. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and video evidence. Amp model not specified in any source for this song/section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and roundedslightly gritty edge-of-breakuparticulate and dynamicclear note separationpercussive attacksmooth midrangebright but not harshsemi-hollowbody resonancetight and controlled low endminimal sustain, quick decay
Difficulty
The riff requires precise rhythm and dynamic control to maintain the groove at a fast tempo, but does not involve advanced techniques or complex chord voicings.