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Riff Tone
Sarah
Alex G
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as commonly used by Alex G in this era)
AmpLogic Pro X Amp Designer plugin, 'Original Nashville' preset
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (DSU album). Alex G has stated in interviews that he used Logic's Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset for many electric guitar tracks in this era. No evidence of physical amp or pedals on the studio recording for 'Sarah' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly overdrivenlo-fi and presentarticulate single-coil attackmodest breakupdynamic and responsiveclear note separationmild compressionsubtle room ambienceno heavy effects
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with a slightly overdriven, jangly tone. No advanced techniques, but clean execution is needed.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely Mexican or American Standard, as commonly used by Alex G in this era)
AmpLogic Pro X Amp Designer plugin, 'Original Nashville' preset
Amp Settings
gain4
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2014 (DSU album). Alex G has stated in interviews that he used Logic's Amp Designer 'Original Nashville' preset for many electric guitar tracks in this era. No evidence of physical amp or pedals on the studio recording for 'Sarah' riff section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and janglyslightly overdrivenlo-fi and presentarticulate single-coil attackmodest breakupdynamic and responsiveclear note separationmild compressionsubtle room ambienceno heavy effects
Difficulty
The riff requires moderately precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation with a slightly overdriven, jangly tone. No advanced techniques, but clean execution is needed.