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Riff Tone
Little Things
One Direction
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarTaylor 214ce
AmpUnknown (likely direct to PA or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012. All evidence points to acoustic guitar (Taylor 214ce) for the main riff. No evidence of electric guitar or amp used for the riff section. Niall Horan is seen using this guitar live for 'Little Things' as well.
Tone Character(10)
warm and natural acoustic resonanceclear and intimatesoft, rounded highsdetailed string articulationgentle dynamic responseunprocessed acoustic timbreno audible distortionno compression artifactsno time-based or modulation effectsstudio-quality acoustic clarity
Difficulty
The riff is played fingerstyle on acoustic guitar with simple open chords and requires soft, controlled dynamics, making it accessible to beginners with some fingerpicking experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarTaylor 214ce
AmpUnknown (likely direct to PA or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012. All evidence points to acoustic guitar (Taylor 214ce) for the main riff. No evidence of electric guitar or amp used for the riff section. Niall Horan is seen using this guitar live for 'Little Things' as well.
Tone Character(10)
warm and natural acoustic resonanceclear and intimatesoft, rounded highsdetailed string articulationgentle dynamic responseunprocessed acoustic timbreno audible distortionno compression artifactsno time-based or modulation effectsstudio-quality acoustic clarity
Difficulty
The riff is played fingerstyle on acoustic guitar with simple open chords and requires soft, controlled dynamics, making it accessible to beginners with some fingerpicking experience.