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My Restless Heart Guitar Tone Settings — The Smith Street Band
The Smith Street Band · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown (likely Fender Telecaster or similar single-coil guitar, based on band/genre/era typical use)
Pickups
Single-coil (exact model unknown)
Amp
Unknown (likely Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar, based on genre/era and typical Australian indie/punk setups)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, for main riff punch and clarity)
No direct sources specify the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'My Restless Heart' by The Smith Street Band. No live rig or studio session details found. Settings and gear are estimated based on genre, era, and typical band setups. Studio recording, released 2017 (album: More Scared of You Than You Are of Me).
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain5.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and punchy
- slight breakup edge
- clear chord articulation
- mid-forward presence
- tight, energetic attack
- open, jangly top end
- dynamic and responsive
- slightly compressed feel
- modest amp reverb for space
- no heavy fuzz or high-gain saturation
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for this song/section.
- No official rig rundown, pedalboard photo, or studio notes found for 'My Restless Heart' by The Smith Street Band.
- All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (indie rock/punk), era (2010s), and typical band setups.
- No evidence of specific effects pedals used; only amp reverb is likely.
- If future sources provide direct evidence, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The Smith Street Band's 'My Restless Heart' riff features a crunchy, mid-forward indie/punk tone typical of their style, likely achieved with moderate gain, slightly boosted bass for warmth, and present mids/treble for clarity. Reverb is subtle, matching the dry, energetic production of their era and genre.