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Riff Tone
Ruthless
The Marías
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar
AmpRoland JC-40 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2018-2019 era. Gear confirmed for Jesse Perlman (The Marías) but not explicitly tied to 'Ruthless' studio session; JC-40 confirmed for live and likely used in studio for signature clean/modulated tone. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this riff.
Tone Character(10)
shimmering cleanlush chorus modulationcrisp attackdreamy and ambientspacious reverbtight, percussive rhythmarticulate single notesslight compressionwarm, rounded highssubtle low-end presence
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, articulate playing with tight timing and subtle dynamic control to maintain the dreamy, modulated tone. While not technically advanced, the feel and consistency are critical for the song's vibe.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar
AmpRoland JC-40 Jazz Chorus
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2018-2019 era. Gear confirmed for Jesse Perlman (The Marías) but not explicitly tied to 'Ruthless' studio session; JC-40 confirmed for live and likely used in studio for signature clean/modulated tone. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for this riff.
Tone Character(10)
shimmering cleanlush chorus modulationcrisp attackdreamy and ambientspacious reverbtight, percussive rhythmarticulate single notesslight compressionwarm, rounded highssubtle low-end presence
Difficulty
The riff requires clean, articulate playing with tight timing and subtle dynamic control to maintain the dreamy, modulated tone. While not technically advanced, the feel and consistency are critical for the song's vibe.