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The Way You'd Love Her Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Mac DeMarco
Mac DeMarco · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Squier Stratocaster (likely Japanese-made, 1970s style, as used by Mac DeMarco on studio recordings in this era)
Pickups
Stock single-coil Stratocaster pickups
Amp
Fender Twin Reverb (mid-to-late 1970s, master volume model)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 2015. Mac DeMarco is known for using a Japanese Squier Stratocaster and a 1970s Fender Twin Reverb with master volume for his signature tones. No evidence of pedals used in the studio for this song; amp reverb is a key part of the sound. Mac is vocal about rarely using pedals in the studio and relying on amp reverb and tape saturation. No evidence of chorus or other modulation effects on the riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain3.5
Reverb5.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- jangly and bright
- slightly gritty clean
- warm and smooth
- clear single-coil articulation
- amp-driven breakup
- lush spring reverb
- vintage shimmer
- touch of compression
- dynamic and responsive
- not heavily saturated