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Solo Tone
That's What I Like
Bruno Mars
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or Custom Shop, single-coil pickups)
AmpFender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017 era. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for this solo; Stratocaster and Fender amp inferred from artist's studio gear for this album and era. No evidence of live-specific gear for the solo.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclean with slight breakupsmooth sustaintight and percussive attackfunky, quack-like Stratocaster tonesubtle amp reverbdynamic and expressivestudio-polished clarityslightly compressedno heavy distortion or fuzz
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of phrasing, dynamics, and articulation to achieve the polished, expressive sound characteristic of modern pop/R&B guitar solos. While not technically advanced, it demands precision and musicality.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (likely American Standard or Custom Shop, single-coil pickups)
AmpFender Custom Vibrolux Reverb-Amp Combo
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016-2017 era. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate guitars for this solo; Stratocaster and Fender amp inferred from artist's studio gear for this album and era. No evidence of live-specific gear for the solo.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulateclean with slight breakupsmooth sustaintight and percussive attackfunky, quack-like Stratocaster tonesubtle amp reverbdynamic and expressivestudio-polished clarityslightly compressedno heavy distortion or fuzz
Difficulty
The solo requires intermediate-level control of phrasing, dynamics, and articulation to achieve the polished, expressive sound characteristic of modern pop/R&B guitar solos. While not technically advanced, it demands precision and musicality.