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who’s your boyfriend Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Royel Otis
Royel Otis · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Player Series HSS Stratocaster (Seafoam Green) or Fender Vintera II Stratocaster (Black)
Pickups
Fender Player Series HSS Stratocaster: bridge humbucker or single coil (exact pickup for riff not confirmed, likely bridge or middle); Vintera II: single coils
Amp
Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp/cab sim, exact amp model/profile used on recording not specified)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup or Position 2 (bridge + middle); exact not confirmed, likely bridge for main riff
Gear confirmed from live and pedalboard photos; no direct studio session info for the original recording. Quad Cortex likely used for both studio and live. Year: 2023 (song release).
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5.5
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss DD-7 Digital Delay · delay
- ZVEX Vexter Series Instant Lo-Fi Junky · modulation
- MXR M133 Micro Amp · boost
- Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano · reverb
Guitar → MXR Micro Amp → Boss DD-7 Digital Delay → ZVEX Instant Lo-Fi Junky → Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano → Neural DSP Quad Cortex (amp/cab sim)
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Tone Character
- chimey and slightly gritty
- clear note separation
- modulated, lo-fi texture
- tight, percussive attack
- present but not harsh highs
- slightly compressed dynamics
- ambient delay and reverb tail
- modern indie rock shimmer
- not heavily saturated
- articulate, jangly chords
Notes & Caveats
- No direct studio session or official rig rundown for the original recording; gear and pedalboard confirmed from live photos and interviews.
- Exact amp/cab sim profile on Quad Cortex not specified; settings estimated based on typical modern indie/rock tones and visible pedal choices.
- Guitar model inferred from live photos and fan reports; possible use of either Player Series HSS Stratocaster or Vintera II Stratocaster.
- Pickup selector position not directly confirmed; bridge or bridge+middle most likely for riff clarity.
- Pedal settings not available; effect usage confirmed by pedalboard and audible in recording.
- All settings are best estimates based on genre, era, and available gear information.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff section features a jangly, slightly gritty indie rock tone with clear note separation, mild breakup, and a forward midrange typical of Royel Otis' style. The amp settings reflect a modern edge-of-breakup sound with balanced EQ, slight presence for clarity, and subtle reverb for space without washing out the attack.