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De Bom Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Doe Maar
Doe Maar · 1980s · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)
Amp
Fender 'Silverface' Dual Showman Reverb
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1982. Guitarist Jan Hendriks is credited with using a Fender Telecaster into a Fender Dual Showman Reverb for Doe Maar's signature sound. No evidence of pedal use for the riff section; clean, rhythmic tone typical of ska/reggae. No explicit studio pedalboard or amp setting documentation found.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- crisp attack
- tight and percussive
- clean and rhythmic
- ska/reggae-inspired
- clear note separation
- minimal sustain
- snappy bridge pickup sound
- slightly scooped mids
- subtle amp reverb
Notes & Caveats
- Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
- No explicit amp or pedal settings for 'De Bom' found in sources; settings estimated based on typical 1980s ska/reggae Telecaster into Fender amp studio tones.
- No evidence of pedal use or modulation/time-based effects in the riff section; signal chain assumed to be guitar straight into amp.
- Pickup choice inferred from genre and tone (bright, percussive, typical Tele bridge sound).
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'De Bom' riff features a clean-to-slightly gritty tone typical of early 80s Dutch pop/reggae, with clear mids and a touch of breakup. Doe Maar’s guitarist used Fender-style amps and single coils, favoring a balanced EQ with present mids and moderate treble, plus subtle spring reverb for space.