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Riff Tone
Matilda
Harry Styles
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin 000-15M (custom painted)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic, no amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass3
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Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All available evidence and listening indicate the main riff is played on a mic'd acoustic guitar (Martin 000-15M), not electric. No amp or pedals used in the studio version. Live versions may differ, but this is for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonanceclear and intimatesoft fingerstyle articulationno amp colorationno compression or effectsgentle dynamic responseorganic and unprocessedrounded highssubtle low-mid warmth
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerstyle technique and dynamic control, but is not technically complex or fast, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin 000-15M (custom painted)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic, no amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass3
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All available evidence and listening indicate the main riff is played on a mic'd acoustic guitar (Martin 000-15M), not electric. No amp or pedals used in the studio version. Live versions may differ, but this is for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonanceclear and intimatesoft fingerstyle articulationno amp colorationno compression or effectsgentle dynamic responseorganic and unprocessedrounded highssubtle low-mid warmth
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerstyle technique and dynamic control, but is not technically complex or fast, making it accessible to intermediate players.