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Maple Syrup Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Backseat Lovers
The Backseat Lovers · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Vintera '60s Mustang
Pickups
Fender single-coil Mustang pickups
Amp
Fender tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or Deluxe Reverb based on genre/era and forum consensus)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup (likely, for warmth and clarity in clean section)
Studio recording, 2019-2020 era. Guitar confirmed from Equipboard and live photos. Amp type inferred from genre, era, and forum consensus; exact model not confirmed for studio recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain3
Reverb5
Treble6.5
Presence5
Effects Chain
- JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 · compression
Fender Vintera '60s Mustang → JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 Compressor → Fender tube amp (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- clean and shimmering
- bright and articulate
- lush reverb wash
- jangly single-coil clarity
- open and airy
- slightly compressed
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- spacious and ambient
- warm but present
- no audible drive/distortion
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact amp model or studio pedalboard for the clean riff section of 'Maple Syrup'; amp type and settings estimated based on genre, era, and typical Backseat Lovers gear.
- Pedalboard listings are from live photos and may not exactly match the studio recording; no explicit studio session details found.
- Pickup selector position is inferred from typical clean tone characteristics and Mustang wiring.
- Reverb is clearly audible and likely from amp, but could be supplemented by a pedal or studio effect.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Maple Syrup' features a warm, edge-of-breakup indie rock tone with clear midrange and moderate bass, typical of The Backseat Lovers' Fender/VOX-style amp choices and production. The slight breakup, forward mids, and subtle reverb reflect their modern indie rock sound while avoiding excessive brightness or gain.