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Harder to Breathe
Maroon 5
GuitarRiffDistortedrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarJames Valentine custom Ernie Ball Music Man Silhouette (early prototype, likely HSS or HH configuration)
AmpFender Hot Rod DeVille 2x12 (studio recording, Songs About Jane era, confirmed in multiple interviews for early Maroon 5 recordings)
Amp Settings
mid6.5
bass5.5
gain6
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tight and percussiveaggressive attackarticulate note separationslightly compressedmid-forwardbright but not harshfocused low endminimal ambiencedynamic responsecrunchy, modern rock rhythm
Difficulty
The riff requires tight palm muting and fast, articulate alternate picking at a brisk tempo, demanding good right-hand control and rhythmic precision.
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