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Solo Tone
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Shawn Mendes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as seen in live performances and typical for Mendes' pop/rock work in this era)
AmpVintage-style single-channel tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or Marshall style, as described in studio interviews; no direct evidence for a specific model on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2016. No direct evidence for exact amp or guitar model from session notes; inference based on genre, era, and live footage. Solo section features a more driven/distorted tone than the main riff. All settings and effects refer to the studio version, not live.
Tone Character(10)
cranked but controlled overdrivemid-forward for mix cutclear note articulationslightly compressed attackorganic, touch-sensitive responsetight low end (not boomy)sparkle in upper midsmodest reverb for spaceslapback-style delay audible in solodynamic, responsive to picking
Difficulty
The solo is accessible to intermediate players, requiring good timing to sync with delay repeats and expressive phrasing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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Create Free AccountGuitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Stratocaster (exact model unknown, likely American Standard or similar, as seen in live performances and typical for Mendes' pop/rock work in this era)
AmpVintage-style single-channel tube amp (exact model unknown, likely Fender or Marshall style, as described in studio interviews; no direct evidence for a specific model on this recording)
Amp Settings
gain4.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2016. No direct evidence for exact amp or guitar model from session notes; inference based on genre, era, and live footage. Solo section features a more driven/distorted tone than the main riff. All settings and effects refer to the studio version, not live.
Tone Character(10)
cranked but controlled overdrivemid-forward for mix cutclear note articulationslightly compressed attackorganic, touch-sensitive responsetight low end (not boomy)sparkle in upper midsmodest reverb for spaceslapback-style delay audible in solodynamic, responsive to picking
Difficulty
The solo is accessible to intermediate players, requiring good timing to sync with delay repeats and expressive phrasing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.