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 2000s reissue, as used by James Shaw of Metric in studio)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock Burstbucker or 490R/498T set)
Amp
Marshall JCM800 2203 (studio recording, as used by Metric for 'Black Sheep' era)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording for the Scott Pilgrim soundtrack, 2010 era. No direct evidence for live gear or alternate guitars for the solo. No pedalboard photos or explicit studio notes for the Brie Larson vocal version; inference based on Metric's studio practices and genre conventions.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
7
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Distortion pedal (model unknown) · distortion
  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
  • Reverb pedal or amp reverb (model unknown) · reverb

Guitar → Distortion pedal → Delay pedal → Amp (Marshall JCM800 with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • tight, crunchy overdrive
  • singing sustain
  • bright and articulate
  • medium-high gain with clarity
  • slightly scooped mids
  • focused and punchy
  • controlled feedback
  • modest ambience
  • aggressive attack
  • clear note separation

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