🎸 Rock · 2010s+

Deck Wine by Marietta (Riff · Clean) — Guitar Tone

by Marietta · riff

The Deck Wine by Marietta guitar tone is built on a Unknown solid-state or tube combo amp, dialed in at gain 0/10, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5 (community-researched baseline). Full breakdown below — then adapt every knob to your exact guitar and amp, free.

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Amp settings (0–10)

GAIN

BASS

MID

TREBLE

5.5

PRESENCE

4.5

REVERB

Community-researched baseline. Your rig is different — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials every knob for your specific guitar, amp and pickups.

How these settings compare

Measured against the 540 rock tones in our researched catalog: Gain 0 sits well below the rock average (4.8) — cleaner and more dynamic than typical rock; mids at 6 are right around average (6.2).

Guitar controls

8-9

VOLUME

7-8

TONE

Original gear

Guitar: Unknown Fender-style solidbody (likely Squier or Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster, based on genre/era/scene) · Amp: Unknown solid-state or tube combo amp (likely Fender, Peavey, or similar clean amp common in DIY/emo recordings, but no direct evidence)

No direct evidence for exact guitar or amp model for 'Deck Wine' riff section. No official rig rundown or studio notes found. Settings and gear inferred from genre, era, and typical Midwest emo recording practices. Studio recording, 2013 (from album release date).

Gear used on this tone

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Pickups

Neck pickup or Position 4 (neck + middle) for glassy cleans (estimated based on tone and genre)

Signal chain

Unknown Fender-style solidbody (likely Squier or Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster, based on genre/era/scene) → Unknown solid-state or tube combo amp (likely Fender, Peavey, or similar clean amp common in DIY/emo recordings, but no direct evidence)

Effects

reverb

Amp effects: Reverb (spring, level 6)

Tone character

bright and glassy, articulate and clear, dynamic and percussive, slightly scooped mids, chiming open chords, light natural reverb, no audible breakup, warm but present highs, clean note separation, touch-sensitive

Recording context

studio

How it’s played

straight, medium tempo, medium dynamics · clean distortion. This shapes how hard the amp is pushed and where the EQ sits for the Deck Wine sound.

Difficulty

3/5 · Riff

The riff requires intermediate fingerpicking technique, clean chord transitions, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation typical of Midwest emo clean passages.

Worth knowing

Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
No direct source for exact guitar, amp, or pedal models/settings for 'Deck Wine' by Marietta.
No official rig rundown, studio notes, or pedalboard photos found for this song/era.
All gear and settings are estimated based on genre (Midwest emo), era (2010s), and typical clean tones in similar recordings.
No evidence of specific pedals or amp models used on this recording.
If future evidence emerges (e.g., studio photos, interviews), update this entry.
Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Marietta's 'Deck Wine' riff features a crunchy, mid-forward emo/indie tone typical of early 2010s DIY recordings, likely using mid-gain tube amps (like a Hot Rod or AC30) with moderate bass, pronounced mids, and enough treble/presence for clarity. Reverb is present but subtle, matching the genre's production style.

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Deck Wine guitar tone — FAQ

What amp settings do I need for the Deck Wine guitar tone?

Set your amp to roughly: gain 0, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5, reverb 4.5. These are community-researched baselines — GuitarToneAdapt re-dials them for your exact guitar and amp.

What gear was used for the Deck Wine tone?

Original gear/effects: Guitar: Unknown Fender-style solidbody (likely Squier or Fender Stratocaster or Telecaster, based on genre/era/scene) · Amp: Unknown solid-state or tube combo amp (likely Fender, Peavey, or similar clean amp common in DIY/emo recordings, but no direct evidence); reverb.

Can I get the Deck Wine tone on a different guitar or amp?

Yes. Different guitars and amps need different knob positions to sound the same. GuitarToneAdapt models pickup output and wood brightness, then compensates so you match the record on your own rig.

How do I sound like Marietta on Deck Wine — what gear and pedals?

Start with Neck pickup or Position 4 (neck + middle) for glassy cleans (estimated based on tone and genre), the amp EQ above (gain 0, bass 6, mid 6, treble 7, presence 5.5, reverb 4.5), and reverb. Then let GuitarToneAdapt compensate for the guitar, amp and pedals you actually own so it sits like the record.

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Sources

Marietta's Summer Death turns 10 : r/Emo - Reddit

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