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Riff Tone
Bleed
Malcolm Todd & Omar Apollo
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely, based on Omar Apollo's typical studio use for funk/neo-soul riffs; no direct evidence for this exact song/section, but Telecaster also possible)
AmpVox AC15C1 (confirmed used by Malcolm Todd on the album; no evidence of other amps for this song/section)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2025 release. Gear confirmed for album sessions, but no explicit photo/video of the exact guitar for this riff. Amp confirmed via Equipboard TikTok reference. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and artist's typical approach.
Tone Character(10)
clean and expressivesnappy attackdynamic responsetight and percussivewarm and airyclarity with warmthavoiding harsh highsspaciousnessfunk-inspired rhythmsubtle modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced soloing or complex chord voicings.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely, based on Omar Apollo's typical studio use for funk/neo-soul riffs; no direct evidence for this exact song/section, but Telecaster also possible)
AmpVox AC15C1 (confirmed used by Malcolm Todd on the album; no evidence of other amps for this song/section)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2025 release. Gear confirmed for album sessions, but no explicit photo/video of the exact guitar for this riff. Amp confirmed via Equipboard TikTok reference. Settings estimated based on genre, amp, and artist's typical approach.
Tone Character(10)
clean and expressivesnappy attackdynamic responsetight and percussivewarm and airyclarity with warmthavoiding harsh highsspaciousnessfunk-inspired rhythmsubtle modulation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level funk rhythm skills, precise muting, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced soloing or complex chord voicings.