Good 4 U

The recording

The electric guitar part is recorded with the bridge pickup on a Jazzmaster, using tight alternate‑picked strumming and palm‑muted power chords. The signal runs directly into a Marshall DSL40CR combo, where the amp’s high‑gain channel and a touch of built‑in reverb shape the bright pop‑punk crunch that sits prominently in the mix.

Tuning Standard (EADGBE)

Reported gear

Fender Jazzmaster

Guitar

Attributed to Olivia Rodrigo’s guitar tone on 'Good 4 U'; the Jazzmaster’s bridge pickup delivers a bright, slightly scooped tone that drives the verses.

Marshall DSL40CR (2015)

Amp

Attributed to the studio tone; the Marshall DSL40CR’s high‑gain channel provides the aggressive, mid‑forward distortion heard in the chorus.

Alternatives

Squier Classic Vibe Jazzmaster

Budget alternative · for the Fender Jazzmaster

$350 to $450

Marshall DSL5

Budget alternative · for the Marshall DSL40CR (2015)

$300 to $400

Practical playing approach

Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.

1. 1.Select the bridge pickup on the Jazzmaster for a bright, cutting tone.
2. 2.Use tight alternate‑picking on the verses and let chords ring open in the chorus.
3. 3.Apply a light palm‑mute on power‑chord rhythms to tighten the groove.
4. 4.Keep the amp’s high‑gain channel moderate and add just a touch of reverb for depth.
5. 5.Maintain a consistent picking attack to preserve the song’s punchy pop‑punk feel.