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Riff Tone
BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE
The Kid LAROI
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSteel-string acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely mid/high-end studio acoustic)
AmpNo amp (direct input or mic'd acoustic in studio)
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2025-2026. All available sources and video tutorials indicate the riff is played on a steel-string acoustic guitar with no evidence of electric guitar or amp use. No pedals or amp in the signal chain for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and brightnatural acoustic resonanceintimate and presentsoft fingerstyle attackwarm low endarticulate note separationsubtle studio reverbunprocessed and transparentdynamic responseno audible compression or effects
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and expression, but does not involve advanced chords or fast passages.
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Original Gear
GuitarSteel-string acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely mid/high-end studio acoustic)
AmpNo amp (direct input or mic'd acoustic in studio)
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2025-2026. All available sources and video tutorials indicate the riff is played on a steel-string acoustic guitar with no evidence of electric guitar or amp use. No pedals or amp in the signal chain for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
clear and brightnatural acoustic resonanceintimate and presentsoft fingerstyle attackwarm low endarticulate note separationsubtle studio reverbunprocessed and transparentdynamic responseno audible compression or effects
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and expression, but does not involve advanced chords or fast passages.