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resonance (midwest emo version) Riff Guitar Tone Settings — jacal

jacal · 2010s+ · other

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, likely Squier or Fender based on genre conventions)
Pickups
Jazzmaster single coil pickups
Amp
Fender-style clean amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender Twin Reverb or similar clean amp based on genre conventions)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup or middle position (neck + bridge); likely neck for warmth and clarity

No direct evidence for exact gear used on the studio recording. Gear inferred from genre conventions and common Midwest emo setups. No evidence of live vs studio difference. Recording year/era: 2020s (post-2019).

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
5.5
Gain
4
Reverb
5
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • Overdrive pedal (model unknown) · overdrive
  • Delay pedal (model unknown) · delay
  • Reverb pedal (model unknown) · reverb

Guitar → Overdrive pedal → Delay pedal → Reverb pedal → Fender-style clean amp (with spring reverb)

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Tone Character

  • bright and articulate
  • twinkly, glassy highs
  • slight edge-of-breakup
  • clear note separation
  • moderate ambience from reverb
  • dynamic and percussive attack
  • single coil clarity
  • open, airy sound
  • not compressed or squashed
  • no heavy distortion

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct source confirms Jacal's exact guitar, amp, or pedal models for this recording.
  • ⚠️All gear and settings are estimated based on genre conventions, typical Midwest emo setups, and audible effects in the recording.
  • ⚠️No photo or interview evidence for Jacal's studio setup.
  • ⚠️Pedal and amp models are inferred from common Midwest emo gear (Jazzmaster, Fender amp, light overdrive, delay, reverb).
  • ⚠️Pickup position is inferred from tone characteristics and genre norms.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff tone is classic midwest emo: edge-of-breakup to light crunch, balanced low end, forward mids for clarity, and slightly boosted treble/presence for articulation. Moderate reverb adds space without washing out the intricate picking, matching genre and era conventions.

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