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Telephones Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Vacations
Vacations · 2010s+ · other
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Jazzmaster (exact model unknown, likely MIJ/CIJ or Classic Player, as seen in Vacations live photos and typical for indie/dream pop genre)
Pickups
Jazzmaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Fender Hot Rod Deluxe (likely, based on genre, era, and live photos; no direct studio confirmation found)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2016-2017 era. No direct confirmation of exact studio gear for 'Telephones' riff, but live and genre evidence points to Fender Jazzmaster into Fender Hot Rod Deluxe or similar clean Fender amp. No evidence of pedalboard use for main riff; effects are likely from amp or subtle pedals.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5
Gain3
Reverb6
Treble7.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- bright and jangly
- articulate high end
- clear note separation
- slightly compressed
- warm but not muddy lows
- mid-focused for clarity
- subtle ambient reverb
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- no audible drive or fuzz
- clean, dreamy texture
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source confirms the exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for the studio recording of 'Telephones' riff. Gear and settings are estimated based on genre conventions, live photos, and typical indie/dream pop setups.
- No pedalboard or effect pedal evidence for the riff section; all effects inferred from audio and genre.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Fender amp settings for clean, mid-focused indie tones.
- If future interviews or rig rundowns reveal different gear, update accordingly.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Vacations' 'Telephones' riff features a jangly, clean-to-edge-of-breakup tone typical of indie/dream pop, likely using a Fender-style amp with single-coils. The sound is bright and airy with moderate mids, restrained bass, and prominent reverb for a lush, surfy atmosphere.