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Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track] — Metric1 / 2
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Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track] Guitar Tone Settings

Metric · 2010s+ · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Standard (likely 1970s-2000s, black finish, as seen in Scott Pilgrim/Metric era)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock or similar PAF-style)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 (studio recording, likely 2203 or 2204 head, classic for Metric's era and genre)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (Les Paul, selector in up position)

Studio recording for the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack, 2009-2010. No direct evidence for alternate guitars or amps on the clean riff section; inference based on Metric's typical studio gear and the sound of the track.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
0
Reverb
2
Treble
7
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • glassy and articulate
  • tight and percussive attack
  • bright top end
  • slightly warm low mids
  • studio-polished clarity
  • subtle spring reverb ambience
  • no audible breakup or crunch
  • dynamic response to picking
  • distinct note separation
  • no modulation or time-based effects

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
  • ⚠️No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for the clean riff section; all gear and settings are inferred from Metric's era, genre, and the audio.
  • ⚠️No pedalboard photos or official rig rundowns for this specific studio recording; settings are estimated based on typical Marshall clean settings and the audible tone.
  • ⚠️No evidence of chorus, flanger, or delay in the clean riff section; only subtle reverb is audible.
  • ⚠️If alternate gear is confirmed in future sources, revise accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff tone is a classic, crunchy, mid-forward indie rock sound with tight low end and clear attack, typical of Metric's use of amps like the Marshall JCM800 or similar British-voiced heads. The production is dry and punchy, with minimal reverb and balanced EQ, emphasizing clarity and aggression without excessive gain.

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