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You Better Listen Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Sublime With Rome
Sublime With Rome · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1996 Fender Stratocaster '62 Reissue Japan
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock or vintage-style, exact model not specified)
Amp
Marshall (exact model not specified, but Marshall and Orange mentioned for distorted sounds in studio)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2019-2020 era (from album 'Blessings'). Rome Ramirez used a Stratocaster for most Sublime With Rome recordings, with Marshall and Orange amps for distorted tones. No direct evidence for pedals or exact amp model for this song, but Marshall is confirmed for heavy/distorted sections in studio context.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain5.5
Reverb2.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR EVH90 Phase 90 · phaser
Fender Stratocaster → MXR EVH90 Phase 90 → Marshall amp (spring reverb on low)
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Tone Character
- punchy and rhythmic
- crunchy and articulate
- tight, percussive strumming
- bright, cutting highs
- full-bodied low end
- slightly scooped mids
- dynamic attack
- medium gain saturation
- clean yet aggressive
- reggae-rock edge
Notes & Caveats
- No direct source for 'You Better Listen' specific gear or amp settings; all gear and settings are inferred from Rome Ramirez's studio rig and typical Sublime With Rome distorted tones.
- No explicit pedal or effect model confirmed for this song's riff; effects list is based on genre, era, and audible characteristics.
- Amp model is not specified for this track; Marshall is cited as used for distorted tones in studio, but exact model and settings are estimated.
- Settings are estimated based on typical Marshall amp settings for modern reggae/rock and Rome Ramirez's known gear.
- No evidence of effects loop or specific pedal order for this song.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff tone on 'You Better Listen' is crunchy but not high gain, with a warm, mid-forward character typical of Sublime With Rome's reggae/rock blend. The amp settings reflect a classic rock crunch with solid bass and mids, balanced treble, moderate presence for clarity, and subtle reverb for space without washing out the attack.