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Riff Tone

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Radiohead

Guitarother2000s

Original Gear

GuitarLakewood M14 acoustic
AmpDirect Input (DI) or studio preamp (no evidence of guitar amp used on studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1999-2000 (Kid A sessions). The main riff is played by Thom Yorke on a Lakewood M14 acoustic, likely recorded direct or with a high-quality condenser mic, possibly with piezo pickup blended in. No evidence of electric guitar or amp in the main riff section. Effects (notably delay) are added via pedal or post-processing.

Tone Character(10)
lush and ambientdreamy and etherealclear, ringing acoustic chordssoft and atmosphericreverb-drenchedgentle, floating dynamicssubtle delay trailswarm, natural acoustic timbreopen and airy soundstageminimal attack, smooth sustain

Difficulty

The riff is technically straightforward but demands control over dynamics, timing, and a sensitive touch to achieve the song's ethereal, ambient feel.

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