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Riff Tone
Sharks
The Warning
Guitarmetal2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Baritone Stratocaster (custom tuning)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources; likely modern high-gain head or combo used in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Guitar World confirms Dany Villarreal used a Fender Baritone Stratocaster in an unconventional tuning for 'Sharks' on the 'Keep Me Fed' album. No explicit amp or pedal info for the studio recording of this riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackarticulate note separationfocused low endcrisp, cutting highsslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencemodern high-gain saturationpunchy rhythmclear definition in fast riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and control over a baritone guitar's extended range, making it challenging for most intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Baritone Stratocaster (custom tuning)
AmpUnknown high-gain amp (model not specified in sources; likely modern high-gain head or combo used in studio)
Amp Settings
gain7.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2024. Guitar World confirms Dany Villarreal used a Fender Baritone Stratocaster in an unconventional tuning for 'Sharks' on the 'Keep Me Fed' album. No explicit amp or pedal info for the studio recording of this riff section. No evidence of live/touring substitutions.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussiveaggressive attackarticulate note separationfocused low endcrisp, cutting highsslightly scooped midsminimal ambiencemodern high-gain saturationpunchy rhythmclear definition in fast riffing
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate picking, tight palm muting, and control over a baritone guitar's extended range, making it challenging for most intermediate players.