Riff Tone

Youngblood

5 Seconds of Summer

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or Deluxe, as used by Luke Hemmings in studio era)

AmpAmp model unknown (likely direct or amp sim; no evidence of traditional amp in studio or live for this song/era)

PickupsFender single-coil Telecaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

compressionUnknown Compression pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2018. No evidence of traditional amp or pedalboard for clean riff section; likely recorded direct or with amp/cab sim. No evidence of live amp or pedal use for this part.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveclear single-coil attackslightly compressedmodern pop/rock polishno audible breakuppunchystudio-cleancrisp high endcontrolled low end

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated picking and clean muting to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

5 Seconds Of Summer – Youngblood Luke Hemmings, 5 Seconds Of Summer Singer & Guitarist ...Anyone know the guitar rigs that 5sos use on stage?

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