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Aku Milikmu Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Dewa 19
Dewa 19 · 1990s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely Japanese or American Standard, early 1990s, as used by Andra Ramadhan in Dewa 19 studio recordings)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender stock single-coils, 1990s era)
Amp
Marshall JCM900 (typical for Indonesian rock recordings in early 1990s, no direct source for this song but consistent with genre/era/artist)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, circa 1992 (from album 'Dewa 19'). No direct source for exact gear on this track, but Andra Ramadhan is known for using Stratocasters and Marshall amps in this era. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain5.5
Reverb3
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- crisp and articulate attack
- slightly overdriven crunch
- present midrange
- tight and focused rhythm
- clear single-coil brightness
- warm but not muddy
- dynamic response to picking
- subtle amp reverb for space
- no audible modulation or delay
- classic Strat bridge pickup snap
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for the studio recording of 'Aku Milikmu' riff section.
- Gear and settings estimated based on typical Andra Ramadhan/Dewa 19 studio setups from early 1990s, genre, and audible tone.
- No evidence of pedals or effects beyond possible amp reverb in the riff section; pedalboard and effect details are not available for this specific song/part.
- All settings are estimated based on Marshall amp conventions for 1990s melodic rock rhythm tones.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff section of 'Aku Milikmu' by Dewa 19 features a classic Indonesian 90s rock crunch tone—moderate gain, full mids, and balanced bass/treble, likely using a Marshall-style amp with subtle reverb for space. Ahmad Dhani and Andra Ramadhan favored warm, punchy tones with enough clarity to cut through the mix, typical of this era and genre.