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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
Mids7
Bass6
Gain7
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
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
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio documentation or pedalboard photos for this specific recording; all gear and settings are inferred from Metric's known studio practices, genre, and era.
- No explicit evidence of pedal models used on the solo; effects are included based on clear audibility in the recording and typical practices for this genre/era.
- Amp and guitar model inferred from Metric's standard studio setup for 'Black Sheep' era.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Marshall JCM800 usage in alternative/modern rock.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The solo section has a crunchy, mid-forward, British-inspired rock tone typical of Metric's era and style, likely using a Marshall-type amp with moderate gain, balanced EQ, and subtle reverb for space. The settings reflect the punchy, aggressive, but not overly saturated sound heard in the mix.