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Riff Tone
Hurt
Johnny Cash
Guitarcountry2000s
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-35 (acoustic)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic guitar)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass2.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2002, American IV: The Man Comes Around. The riff section is played on a Martin D-35 acoustic guitar, mic'd directly in the studio. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals for the main riff. No live rig or alternate guitar confirmed for this section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantintimate and close-mic'ddry and unprocessedclear and articulate fingerpickingnatural acoustic timbresoft attackminimal sustainno amp colorationno effects colorationorganic and raw
Difficulty
The riff is played with basic fingerpicking on open chords at a slow tempo, requiring only beginner-level technique and timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-35 (acoustic)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic guitar)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass2.5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2002, American IV: The Man Comes Around. The riff section is played on a Martin D-35 acoustic guitar, mic'd directly in the studio. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals for the main riff. No live rig or alternate guitar confirmed for this section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantintimate and close-mic'ddry and unprocessedclear and articulate fingerpickingnatural acoustic timbresoft attackminimal sustainno amp colorationno effects colorationorganic and raw
Difficulty
The riff is played with basic fingerpicking on open chords at a slow tempo, requiring only beginner-level technique and timing.