The Stars Keep On Calling My Name Guitar Tone Settings
Mac DeMarco · 2010s+ · rock
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Original Recording
A reconstruction of the riff tone. Gear attributions and estimated settings are explained in the research notes below.
Studio recording, 2012. Gear inferred from Mac DeMarco's known studio setup for the album '2'. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this riff section. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this song section.
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.
Effects Chain
- MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay · delay
Squier Stratocaster → MXR Carbon Copy Analog Delay → Roland JC-120 (chorus and spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- bright and glassy
- slightly compressed
- chorus shimmer
- subtle analog delay repeats
- warm, rounded highs
- clear note separation
- spacious and airy
- gentle, percussive picking
- distinct Strat single-coil character
- no audible overdrive
Sources
Tone Story / Why This Tone Works
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