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Riff Tone
Keep Your Head Up
Ben Howard
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (1970s)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2011. Ben Howard used his 1970s Martin D-28 acoustic with a piezo pickup into a Fender Deluxe Reverb amp. Effects were added via pedals, not amp. Signal chain based on direct interview and studio details.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatelush and ambientpercussive fingerstyle claritywarm acoustic resonanceshimmering chorus texturedynamic and expressivefull-bodied acoustic tonestudio clarityslight overdrive for presencerich reverb and delay tails
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle skills, including percussive slaps, alternate tuning familiarity, and precise timing for the rhythmic groove.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (1970s)
AmpFender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface, studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2011. Ben Howard used his 1970s Martin D-28 acoustic with a piezo pickup into a Fender Deluxe Reverb amp. Effects were added via pedals, not amp. Signal chain based on direct interview and studio details.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatelush and ambientpercussive fingerstyle claritywarm acoustic resonanceshimmering chorus texturedynamic and expressivefull-bodied acoustic tonestudio clarityslight overdrive for presencerich reverb and delay tails
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle skills, including percussive slaps, alternate tuning familiarity, and precise timing for the rhythmic groove.