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Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarSteel-string acoustic guitar (exact model not specified, likely Martin or similar studio-grade acoustic)
AmpNo amp used; direct to mixing console or mic'd acoustic
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2015 release. All available sources and the recording itself indicate the riff is played on a steel-string acoustic guitar, likely mic'd in the studio. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and naturalclear and articulateopen and resonantdynamic and expressivepercussive attackintimate and organicslightly bright top endbalanced midssubtle room reverbno artificial effects
Difficulty
The riff requires familiarity with open tunings, smooth transitions between fingerpicking and strumming, and dynamic control for expressive acoustic playing. No advanced techniques, but more than basic open chords.
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Original Gear
GuitarSteel-string acoustic guitar (exact model not specified, likely Martin or similar studio-grade acoustic)
AmpNo amp used; direct to mixing console or mic'd acoustic
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2015 release. All available sources and the recording itself indicate the riff is played on a steel-string acoustic guitar, likely mic'd in the studio. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals for the riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and naturalclear and articulateopen and resonantdynamic and expressivepercussive attackintimate and organicslightly bright top endbalanced midssubtle room reverbno artificial effects
Difficulty
The riff requires familiarity with open tunings, smooth transitions between fingerpicking and strumming, and dynamic control for expressive acoustic playing. No advanced techniques, but more than basic open chords.