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Riff Tone
Freaking Out the Neighborhood
Mac DeMarco
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Japanese Squier Stratocaster (mid-90s, modded bridge pickup)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012. Gear confirmed for album '2' era. Effects and amp model confirmed by multiple sources. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakupswirling modulationclean but texturedpercussive attackchimey Strat characterdistinct flanger sweepstudio claritynot compressed or saturateddynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Japanese Squier Stratocaster (mid-90s, modded bridge pickup)
AmpRoland JC-120 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012. Gear confirmed for album '2' era. Effects and amp model confirmed by multiple sources. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars for this section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly gritty edge-of-breakupswirling modulationclean but texturedpercussive attackchimey Strat characterdistinct flanger sweepstudio claritynot compressed or saturateddynamic response
Difficulty
The riff requires tight rhythmic accuracy and muting, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.