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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
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar model, pickup type, or amp settings for 'Just a Boy' riff section.
- WEM Dominator MKIII is listed as used by The Backseat Lovers, but not tied to this specific song/section.
- No pedalboard or effects chain documentation for this recording; all effects inferred from audio and typical genre practice.
- Settings are estimated based on typical indie/alternative amp setup and the WEM Dominator MKIII's characteristics.
- No evidence of delay, chorus, flanger, or other modulation/time-based effects in the riff section.
- Pickup position is estimated based on tone; not confirmed by source.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Just a Boy' has a crunchy, dynamic edge-of-breakup tone typical of indie/alt rock, likely using a Fender or Vox-style amp with moderate gain, balanced mids, and slightly boosted bass for warmth. The treble and presence are set to keep the tone articulate but not harsh, and reverb is subtle, matching the band's usual production style.