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Riff Tone
Malibu
Ty Myers
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stratocaster
AmpUnknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for 'Malibu' recording; Premier Guitar Rig Rundown does not specify amp used in studio for this song)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
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Notes
Pedalboard and guitar confirmed from Premier Guitar Rig Rundown; amp model not specified for 'Malibu' studio recording. Pedalboard is detailed for Ty Myers' main rig, but no explicit confirmation if all pedals were used on 'Malibu' riff. Studio recording, released 2020s.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly compressededge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitivetight low endpresent upper midssnappy attacksubtle ambient reverbclear note separationno heavy saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level control of picking dynamics and muting to achieve the touch-sensitive, articulate tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stratocaster
AmpUnknown (no explicit amp model confirmed for 'Malibu' recording; Premier Guitar Rig Rundown does not specify amp used in studio for this song)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Pedalboard and guitar confirmed from Premier Guitar Rig Rundown; amp model not specified for 'Malibu' studio recording. Pedalboard is detailed for Ty Myers' main rig, but no explicit confirmation if all pedals were used on 'Malibu' riff. Studio recording, released 2020s.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateslightly compressededge-of-breakup claritydynamic and touch-sensitivetight low endpresent upper midssnappy attacksubtle ambient reverbclear note separationno heavy saturation
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level control of picking dynamics and muting to achieve the touch-sensitive, articulate tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.