Bruno Mars - That's What I Like - Guitar Cover

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Bruno Mars - That's What I Like - Guitar Cover

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24K Magic album cover
24K Magic
2016 3:27
Bruno Mars Pop 2016 F minor
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That's What I Like


"That's What I Like" is a hip hop soul, pop, and R&B track by Bruno Mars, released as the second single from his third studio album, 24K Magic in 2016. The song was co-written by a large team of eight collaborators, including Mars and longtime partner Philip Lawrence, and produced under the collective names Shampoo Press & Curl and the Stereotypes. For electric guitar players, its smooth R&B groove and funk-influenced rhythm parts offer solid practice in clean tone playing, chord embellishments, and the stylistic nuances of contemporary soul guitar.

  • The song was co-written by eight writers, including Bruno Mars and Philip Lawrence, reflecting a collaborative modern R&B production approach.
  • "That's What I Like" sits within the hip hop soul and R&B genres, making it ideal for practicing clean, funk-style electric guitar rhythms.
  • The track is taken from 24K Magic, Bruno Mars's third studio album, released in 2016 on Atlantic Records.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Bruno Mars relies on the Strat's bright single-coils for crisp, quacky funk tones, using the middle and neck positions for warm, percussive rhythm work that cuts through live mixes.

Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

The Tele's snappy single-coil bite gives Mars' guitarists sharp, cutting rhythm tones perfect for funk strumming and chord stabs that demand precision and dynamic touch responsiveness.

Gibson ES-335
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Gibson ES-335

This semi-hollow body delivers the warmer, jazzier voice Mars' live band uses for ballads like 'Versace on the Floor,' adding richness to emotional passages.

Fender Twin Reverb
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Fender Twin Reverb

The Twin Reverb's crystal-clear headroom and built-in spring reverb provide the pristine, punchy clean tone foundation for Mars' funk grooves without any breakup or distortion.

Fender Deluxe Reverb
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Fender Deluxe Reverb

This amp offers the same clean, articulate response as the Twin Reverb but in a more portable package, delivering bright midrange punch ideal for funk rhythm work on stage.

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Boss CE-2 Chorus

Mars uses this subtle chorus to add a retro 80s shimmer to clean tones, thickening the sound on tracks like '24K Magic' while maintaining the precision his funk style demands.

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