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Riff Tone
Red (Taylor's Version)
Taylor Swift
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarTaylor 614ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric
AmpFender Custom Deluxe Reverb
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
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Notes
Studio recording, 2021. Gear confirmed for Red (Taylor's Version) album sessions; no evidence of electric guitar or pedalboard for the main riff. Acoustic-electric signal likely direct or through amp for warmth.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm midrangeclear, percussive strummingnatural acoustic resonancestudio-polished claritysubtle reverb depthopen and dynamicpresent but not harsh highsbalanced low endno audible distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires steady, rhythmic strumming and dynamic control for clarity, but uses basic open chords and straightforward technique, making it accessible for most players.
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Original Gear
GuitarTaylor 614ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric
AmpFender Custom Deluxe Reverb
Amp Settings
gain3.5
bass5.5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2021. Gear confirmed for Red (Taylor's Version) album sessions; no evidence of electric guitar or pedalboard for the main riff. Acoustic-electric signal likely direct or through amp for warmth.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm midrangeclear, percussive strummingnatural acoustic resonancestudio-polished claritysubtle reverb depthopen and dynamicpresent but not harsh highsbalanced low endno audible distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires steady, rhythmic strumming and dynamic control for clarity, but uses basic open chords and straightforward technique, making it accessible for most players.