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 during the Youngblood era)

AmpAmp model unknown (likely amp/cab simulator or preamp pedal direct to interface; no evidence of traditional amp used in studio or live for this song)

PickupsFender single-coil (Telecaster stock pickups, likely Alnico V or similar)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2017-2018. No evidence of traditional amp or pedalboard in use; likely recorded direct with amp/cab sim or preamp pedal. No evidence of effects loop or complex pedal chain for riff section.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchybright and articulateslightly compressed attackmodern pop-rock claritycontrolled low endpresent upper midsminimal ambiencepercussive strummingstudio-polishedclean with a hint of edge

Difficulty

The riff requires precise, syncopated strumming and tight muting to achieve the punchy, percussive pop-rock feel, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord shapes.

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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