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Nick Drake
Guitarother1970s
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (1960s model, likely used on Pink Moon sessions)
AmpNone (recorded direct with microphones, no amp used)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1971 (Pink Moon sessions). Nick Drake played a Martin D-28 acoustic, recorded with microphones, no amplification or pickups. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals used. All tone is from the guitar, tuning, and mic placement.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantnatural acoustic body resonanceclear note separationsoft, dynamic fingerpickingorganic, woody timbreslightly detuned, vintage acoustic characterintimate, close-mic'd soundno artificial sustain or compressionunprocessed, raw acoustic tonegentle, expressive dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, mastery of alternate tunings, and subtle dynamic control, making it challenging for most guitarists.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (1960s model, likely used on Pink Moon sessions)
AmpNone (recorded direct with microphones, no amp used)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1971 (Pink Moon sessions). Nick Drake played a Martin D-28 acoustic, recorded with microphones, no amplification or pickups. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals used. All tone is from the guitar, tuning, and mic placement.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantnatural acoustic body resonanceclear note separationsoft, dynamic fingerpickingorganic, woody timbreslightly detuned, vintage acoustic characterintimate, close-mic'd soundno artificial sustain or compressionunprocessed, raw acoustic tonegentle, expressive dynamics
Difficulty
The riff requires advanced fingerstyle technique, mastery of alternate tunings, and subtle dynamic control, making it challenging for most guitarists.