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Just a Boy Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Backseat Lovers
The Backseat Lovers · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown model (no direct source for 'Just a Boy' riff section; likely Fender-style single coil or similar indie/alternative guitar based on genre and band style)
Pickups
Unknown (likely single coil, but not confirmed for this song/section)
Amp
Watkins WEM Dominator MKIII 15-Watt Guitar Amplifier
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (estimated, for bright and articulate riff; not confirmed by source)
No direct studio documentation for 'Just a Boy' riff section. Equipboard lists the WEM Dominator MKIII as used by The Backseat Lovers, but does not confirm it for this specific recording. No evidence for exact guitar model or pickups for this song/section. Year: 2022 (album 'Waiting to Spill'). Studio recording context assumed.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
- jangly and open
- dynamic and responsive
- clear note separation
- modest reverb ambience
- no heavy compression
- no audible modulation
- clean with a hint of breakup
- indie/alternative rock clarity