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Riff Tone
Fragile (My Songs Version)
Sting
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarClassical nylon-string guitar (exact model unknown, likely Ramirez or similar high-end classical)
AmpNo guitar amp used; direct mic recording of acoustic guitar
Amp Settings
gain0
bass2.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (My Songs Version). All evidence and listening indicate a classical nylon-string guitar recorded with microphones, not pickups or amps. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and mellowsmooth and rounded highsrich midrangedelicate and articulate fingerstylenatural acoustic resonanceclear note separationsoft dynamic responseno amp colorationno audible effectsintimate, close-mic'd studio sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, with independent bass and melody lines, complex chord shapes, and subtle dynamic control, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarClassical nylon-string guitar (exact model unknown, likely Ramirez or similar high-end classical)
AmpNo guitar amp used; direct mic recording of acoustic guitar
Amp Settings
gain0
bass2.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2019 (My Songs Version). All evidence and listening indicate a classical nylon-string guitar recorded with microphones, not pickups or amps. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and mellowsmooth and rounded highsrich midrangedelicate and articulate fingerstylenatural acoustic resonanceclear note separationsoft dynamic responseno amp colorationno audible effectsintimate, close-mic'd studio sound
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, with independent bass and melody lines, complex chord shapes, and subtle dynamic control, making it challenging for most guitarists.