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Cecile (Marcus Mamourian) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Joy Again
Joy Again · 2010s+ · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, but likely vintage or reissue based on era and genre conventions)
Pickups
Fender single-coil Jazzmaster pickups
Amp
Fender tube combo amp (exact model unknown, likely Twin Reverb or similar clean Fender amp typical for indie/lo-fi recordings of this era)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (for warmth and fullness in riff section, as recommended for clean, melodic indie tones)
Studio recording, released 2016 (recorded 2015-2016). Gear inferred from genre, era, and typical Joy Again setups. No direct evidence for exact model, but Jazzmaster and Fender amp are highly probable for this song and section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain3.5
Reverb5
Treble6.5
Presence5
Effects Chain
- Chorus pedal (model unknown) · chorus
Fender Jazzmaster → Chorus pedal → Fender tube combo amp (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- lo-fi and slightly washed-out
- jangly and melodic
- bright and articulate
- ambient and dreamy
- subtle chorus shimmer
- lush reverb tail
- clean and chimey
- vintage, nostalgic feel
- dynamic but not aggressive
- open and airy
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for this specific recording. Gear and settings are estimated based on genre, era, and typical Joy Again/indie lo-fi conventions.
- Pedal and amp model names are inferred; no studio documentation or artist interview found for this track.
- Settings are typical for clean Fender amp with single-coil guitar in indie/lo-fi context.
- Effects are inferred from both source descriptions and audible characteristics in the recording.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff section of 'Cecile' features a jangly, edge-of-breakup indie rock tone typical of Joy Again's style, with clear midrange, moderate bass, and a touch of reverb for space. The gain is low to keep clarity, and the EQ is balanced for warmth and presence without harshness.