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Riff Tone
Redemption Song
Bob Marley & The Wailers
Guitarother1980s
Original Gear
GuitarOvation 1687-8 Adamas
AmpDirect to mixing console (no amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1980. The original 'Redemption Song' riff section is performed solo by Bob Marley on an Ovation 1687-8 Adamas acoustic-electric guitar, recorded direct with no amplifier or pedals. No evidence of electric guitar or amp in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantcrisp and articulatenatural acoustic dynamicsclear string separationintimate and directunprocessed and transparentwoody midrangegentle top endno compression or effectssolo, exposed performance
Difficulty
The riff section is played with simple open chords and a basic strumming pattern, making it accessible to beginners with minimal technical challenges.
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Original Gear
GuitarOvation 1687-8 Adamas
AmpDirect to mixing console (no amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1980. The original 'Redemption Song' riff section is performed solo by Bob Marley on an Ovation 1687-8 Adamas acoustic-electric guitar, recorded direct with no amplifier or pedals. No evidence of electric guitar or amp in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantcrisp and articulatenatural acoustic dynamicsclear string separationintimate and directunprocessed and transparentwoody midrangegentle top endno compression or effectssolo, exposed performance
Difficulty
The riff section is played with simple open chords and a basic strumming pattern, making it accessible to beginners with minimal technical challenges.