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Riff Tone

Simple Man (Rock Version)

Shinedown

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarMartin J-40 acoustic guitar
AmpDirect to PA/console or acoustic DI (no electric amp used for clean riff section)

Amp Settings

gain0
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio and live performances both use the Martin J-40 for the clean intro/riff of 'Simple Man (Rock Version)'. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the clean section; the J-40 is only used for 'Simple Man' and 'Daylight' per Premier Guitar. Year of recording: 2003 (studio), live gear consistent in 2022 rig rundown.

Tone Character(10)
crystal-clear acoustic tonewarm and resonantarticulate fingerpickingnatural acoustic sustainno audible distortionfull-bodied lowsshimmering highsdynamic responsestudio-quality clarityintimate, present sound

Difficulty

The clean riff requires accurate fingerpicking and dynamic control, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.

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