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S.O.S. Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Jonas Brothers
Jonas Brothers · 2000s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Studio (white, chrome hardware)
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock Les Paul Studio, likely 490R/498T or similar)
Amp
Unknown (no explicit source for studio amp; likely a mid-2000s rock amp such as Marshall or Fender, but not confirmed)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2007. Guitar confirmed from music video and multiple sources for this era. No explicit amp or pedalboard info for the studio recording. Live gear may differ.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and punchy
- articulate attack
- slightly crunchy edge
- clear note separation
- controlled low end
- bright upper mids
- pop-rock clarity
- percussive rhythm
- no excessive sustain
- minimal ambience
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit amp model or pedalboard information for the studio recording found in any source.
- Guitar model (Gibson Les Paul Studio) confirmed by music video and multiple gear sites for this era.
- Amp settings are estimated based on typical pop-rock/rock tones of the 2000s and Les Paul into a likely Marshall/Fender amp.
- No evidence of pedals or effects used in the riff section; no audible modulation, delay, or heavy reverb in the recording.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical Les Paul rhythm usage and the bright, punchy sound of the riff.
- If more specific studio documentation or interviews surface, these settings should be updated.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The 'S.O.S.' riff features a crunchy, pop-rock tone typical of mid-2000s production, likely using a Vox or Fender-style amp with moderate gain, balanced bass and mids, and enough treble/presence for clarity without harshness; reverb is subtle, matching the polished but not overly wet mix.