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Riff Tone
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Charlie Puth
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (sampled plucked string, possibly Fender Stratocaster or similar, but not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpUnknown (likely amp sim or direct input, no evidence of physical amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Multiple sources indicate the main riff is a sampled/plucked guitar note played via keyboard or MIDI, not a traditional guitar performance. No evidence of specific guitar or amp model used in the studio.
Tone Character(10)
clean and percussivetight attackminimal sustaindry and punchyslightly brightno audible drivepop/R&B studio polishno modulation effectsno palm mutingsampled or direct input feel
Difficulty
The riff is simple and repetitive, requiring basic timing and groove but no advanced guitar techniques or complex fingerings.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown electric guitar (sampled plucked string, possibly Fender Stratocaster or similar, but not confirmed for studio recording)
AmpUnknown (likely amp sim or direct input, no evidence of physical amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain2.5
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Multiple sources indicate the main riff is a sampled/plucked guitar note played via keyboard or MIDI, not a traditional guitar performance. No evidence of specific guitar or amp model used in the studio.
Tone Character(10)
clean and percussivetight attackminimal sustaindry and punchyslightly brightno audible drivepop/R&B studio polishno modulation effectsno palm mutingsampled or direct input feel
Difficulty
The riff is simple and repetitive, requiring basic timing and groove but no advanced guitar techniques or complex fingerings.