Riff Tone

White Keys

Dominic Fike

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American or Mexican Standard based on artist's typical use in era)

AmpKemper Profiler (with Chandler amp profile, as referenced by artist for studio recording in this era)

PickupsFender single-coil pickups (stock Stratocaster configuration)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

reverbElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb (or similar, as referenced by artist for studio use)

Notes

Studio recording, 2020-2021 (What Could Possibly Go Wrong era). Gear confirmed for studio use, not live. Chandler amp profile used via Kemper Profiler. No direct evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupopen and airypercussive attackdynamic and responsivechimey single-coil claritysubtle reverb ambiencetight, controlled low endnot heavily saturatedslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires precise rhythmic playing and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with a clean/edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Dominic Fike on Fender guitars and working with Rick Rubin | Guitar World Dominic Fike | Equipboard

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account