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Roommates Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Malcolm Todd
Malcolm Todd · 2010s+ · other
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the solo tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Guitar
Fender Jaguar Classic Player
Pickups
Fender Jaguar single-coil pickups
Amp
Unknown (no confirmed source for amp model on studio recording)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
No direct studio documentation for the solo section of 'Roommates'; guitar model confirmed via Equipboard and live photos. No explicit amp or pedalboard details for the studio recording. Year: 2023 (album release).
Amp Settings
Suggested starting points on a 0–10 scale, not documented studio knob positions. Match to your gear for controls specific to your setup.
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain2.5
Reverb4.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
Effects Chain
Fender Jaguar Classic Player → (no pedals) → Clean amp with spring reverb
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Tone Character
- clean and glassy
- bright and articulate
- slightly scooped mids
- smooth attack
- dynamic response
- subtle reverb ambience
- clear note separation
- modern indie/R&B clean sound
- single-coil clarity
- no audible distortion
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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