Riff Tone
When I'm Small
Phantogram
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (likely, based on live footage and band interviews from era, but not explicitly confirmed for studio recording of this song)
AmpJHS Colour Box preamp (used as amp/DI for studio recording, as referenced in Premier Guitar feature on the Colour Box and Phantogram's studio use)
PickupsJaguar single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009-2010 era. Phantogram are known for using the JHS Colour Box as a Neve-style preamp/amp substitute in the studio, especially on early recordings. No evidence of traditional guitar amp use for this track. No explicit pedalboard or amp photo from the session.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight, percussive attacklo-fi, slightly compressedmidrange-forwardgrainy, synth-like distortionclear note separationnot scooped, present midsmodest sustainno palm mutingopen, rhythmic feel
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires control over a fuzzy, compressed tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast runs.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Jaguar (likely, based on live footage and band interviews from era, but not explicitly confirmed for studio recording of this song)
AmpJHS Colour Box preamp (used as amp/DI for studio recording, as referenced in Premier Guitar feature on the Colour Box and Phantogram's studio use)
PickupsJaguar single-coil pickups
Amp Settings
gain5.5
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
fuzzUnknown Fuzz pedal (model unknown)
compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)
Notes
Studio recording, 2009-2010 era. Phantogram are known for using the JHS Colour Box as a Neve-style preamp/amp substitute in the studio, especially on early recordings. No evidence of traditional guitar amp use for this track. No explicit pedalboard or amp photo from the session.
Tone Character(10)
fuzzy and saturatedtight, percussive attacklo-fi, slightly compressedmidrange-forwardgrainy, synth-like distortionclear note separationnot scooped, present midsmodest sustainno palm mutingopen, rhythmic feel
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically tight and requires control over a fuzzy, compressed tone, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast runs.