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Riff Tone
Lazarus (2017 Remaster)
Porcupine Tree
Guitarrock2000s
Original Gear
GuitarYamaha APX acoustic (likely APX-5A or APX-10A, as used by Steven Wilson in mid-2000s Porcupine Tree recordings)
AmpDirect input (DI) or studio preamp; no evidence of guitar amp used for main riff acoustic part
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 for 'Deadwing' (2017 Remaster is a remaster of this session). Steven Wilson is seen with Yamaha APX acoustics in live and studio footage for this song. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the main riff section; electric guitar enters later in the song.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear acousticlush and airywarm and naturalgentle fingerpickingstudio-quality reverbintimate and detailedopen, resonant chordssoft attackno audible distortionbalanced frequency response
Difficulty
The riff requires gentle, even fingerpicking and clean chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to most players with basic fingerstyle experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarYamaha APX acoustic (likely APX-5A or APX-10A, as used by Steven Wilson in mid-2000s Porcupine Tree recordings)
AmpDirect input (DI) or studio preamp; no evidence of guitar amp used for main riff acoustic part
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2004-2005 for 'Deadwing' (2017 Remaster is a remaster of this session). Steven Wilson is seen with Yamaha APX acoustics in live and studio footage for this song. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the main riff section; electric guitar enters later in the song.
Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear acousticlush and airywarm and naturalgentle fingerpickingstudio-quality reverbintimate and detailedopen, resonant chordssoft attackno audible distortionbalanced frequency response
Difficulty
The riff requires gentle, even fingerpicking and clean chord changes, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to most players with basic fingerstyle experience.