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Riff Tone
Perfect
Ed Sheeran
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin LX1E Little Martin
AmpDirect Input (DI) or studio preamp, no traditional guitar amp used
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Ed Sheeran is known for recording his acoustic parts direct via the onboard Fishman pickup, often blended with a condenser mic (sE Electronics sE4400a) in the studio. No evidence of a traditional guitar amp or electric guitar used for the riff section of 'Perfect'.
Tone Character(10)
warm and naturalclear and articulateintimate and close-mic'dsoft and dynamicpercussive fingerstyle elementsminimal colorationslightly bright top endbalanced midsgentle low endsubtle studio reverb
Difficulty
The riff is accessible to most players but requires basic fingerstyle skills, dynamic control, and attention to timing for the percussive elements.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin LX1E Little Martin
AmpDirect Input (DI) or studio preamp, no traditional guitar amp used
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2017. Ed Sheeran is known for recording his acoustic parts direct via the onboard Fishman pickup, often blended with a condenser mic (sE Electronics sE4400a) in the studio. No evidence of a traditional guitar amp or electric guitar used for the riff section of 'Perfect'.
Tone Character(10)
warm and naturalclear and articulateintimate and close-mic'dsoft and dynamicpercussive fingerstyle elementsminimal colorationslightly bright top endbalanced midsgentle low endsubtle studio reverb
Difficulty
The riff is accessible to most players but requires basic fingerstyle skills, dynamic control, and attention to timing for the percussive elements.