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Sarajevo Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The K's
The K's · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown solid body electric (exact model not confirmed for this recording)
Pickups
Unknown (likely standard single-coil or humbucker, model not specified)
Amp
Unknown (likely modern British-style combo or head, model not specified)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely, for maximum attack and clarity in riff section)
No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp model used on the studio recording of 'Sarajevo' by The K's. No pedalboard or rig rundown for this song or band was found. All gear details are estimated based on genre, era, and typical UK indie/alt-rock setups. Studio recording, released 2023.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6
Gain6.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6
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Tone Character
- tight and driving
- crunchy and articulate
- present upper mids
- slightly compressed attack
- clear note separation
- medium-high gain saturation
- modest amp reverb
- no audible modulation
- no prominent delay repeats
- focused, punchy rhythm
Notes & Caveats
- No direct sources or rig rundowns found for The K's or 'Sarajevo' recording session.
- No pedalboard, amp, or guitar model confirmed for this song or band.
- All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (modern British indie/alt-rock), era (2020s), and typical tones for this style.
- No evidence of specific pedals or effects used; no modulation or time-based effects are clearly audible in the riff section.
- If future interviews or rig photos surface, update with confirmed gear and settings.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The K's 'Sarajevo' riff has a punchy, modern British indie rock crunch with forward mids, tight but present bass, and clear treble without harshness. The gain is set for classic rock crunch, and reverb is subtle, matching typical UK indie production and their known amp choices (Vox/Marshall style).