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BABY SAID Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Måneskin
Måneskin · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (Butterscotch, likely Classic Series)
Pickups
Fender single-coil Telecaster pickups
Amp
Marshall JMP 1987 Mk II Super Lead 50w Head (with Master Volume Mod) into Marshall 1960AX 4x12 Cabinet
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2022-2023 era. Gear confirmed for riff section by photo/video evidence. No evidence of Vox AC15 or Fender Twin Reverb being used on this studio track; those are seen in other contexts. Pedalboard photo shows Klon Centaur present, but no explicit evidence it was used on this recording. No evidence of other pedals or effects for the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb2
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- bright and punchy
- crunchy British amp drive
- tight, percussive rhythm
- articulate note separation
- mid-forward classic rock voicing
- clear, defined low end
- dynamic response to picking
- slight edge-of-breakup feel
- minimal ambience/reverb
- no audible modulation or time-based effects
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source lists exact amp knob settings for 'Baby Said' studio riff; values estimated based on typical Marshall JMP 1987 settings for modern rock and Telecaster bridge pickup use.
- Pedalboard photo shows Klon Centaur present, but no explicit evidence it was used on this studio recording for the riff section.
- No evidence of time-based or modulation effects (delay, chorus, flanger, etc.) in the riff section; recording sounds dry and direct.
- Amp and guitar confirmed by photographic/video evidence for this song and section; settings inferred from genre, amp type, and era.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Måneskin's 'BABY SAID' riff has a punchy, mid-forward British rock crunch reminiscent of modern Marshall tones, with moderate gain, tight bass, and pronounced mids for cut. The treble and presence are set to keep the tone clear and lively, while reverb is minimal, matching the dry, upfront modern rock production.