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Riff Tone
Burn, Burn, Burn
Zach Bryan
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (likely, based on Zach Bryan's known studio use and acoustic sound in recording)
AmpNone (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass3
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All available sources and isolated listening confirm the riff is performed on a steel-string acoustic guitar, mic'd directly, with no amp or pedals. No evidence of electric guitar or DI pickup use in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantnatural acoustic claritybright but not harshwoody and organicarticulate string definitiondynamic and responsiveuncompressedopen and airyno artificial colorationintimate, close-mic'd feel
Difficulty
The riff section is accessible for most players, using open chords and straightforward strumming, with some hammer-ons and chord embellishments adding a slight challenge.
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Create Free AccountGuitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (likely, based on Zach Bryan's known studio use and acoustic sound in recording)
AmpNone (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass3
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All available sources and isolated listening confirm the riff is performed on a steel-string acoustic guitar, mic'd directly, with no amp or pedals. No evidence of electric guitar or DI pickup use in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantnatural acoustic claritybright but not harshwoody and organicarticulate string definitiondynamic and responsiveuncompressedopen and airyno artificial colorationintimate, close-mic'd feel
Difficulty
The riff section is accessible for most players, using open chords and straightforward strumming, with some hammer-ons and chord embellishments adding a slight challenge.