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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
Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or Gibson Les Paul, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickups
Unknown (likely humbuckers or single-coils depending on guitar, not confirmed for this recording)
Amp
Unknown (likely Marshall or Fender tube amp, but not confirmed for this recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (estimated, for bright and cutting riff tone)
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar, pickups, or amp used on the studio recording of 'Black Sheep (feat. Brie Larson) [Brie Larson Vocal Version / Bonus Track]'. The original Metric version was released in 2010, and the Brie Larson vocal version was recorded for the Scott Pilgrim vs. The World soundtrack. All gear details are estimated based on genre, era, and typical studio practices for Metric at the time. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this specific riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Distortion pedal (model unknown) · distortion
- Reverb pedal or amp reverb (model unknown) · reverb
Guitar → Distortion pedal (model unknown) → Amp (with spring reverb)
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Tone Character
- thick and crunchy
- tight and driving
- bright attack
- slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- punchy midrange
- present but not harsh treble
- controlled low end
- modern indie rock edge
- not overly saturated