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Riff Tone
Stubborn Love
The Lumineers
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson J-45 Acoustic
AmpDirect-in or possible small tube amp for subtle coloration (exact model not specified in sources)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
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Notes
Studio recording, 2012. No evidence of electric guitar on the main riff; all sources and listening confirm acoustic guitar is primary for the riff section. No pedal or amp specifics found for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm and organicdynamic strummingpercussive attacknatural acoustic resonanceslight room ambienceclear chord definitionopen and airyexpressive dynamicsminimal coloration
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and energetic strumming, requiring good timing and dynamic control but no advanced techniques.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson J-45 Acoustic
AmpDirect-in or possible small tube amp for subtle coloration (exact model not specified in sources)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass6
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2012. No evidence of electric guitar on the main riff; all sources and listening confirm acoustic guitar is primary for the riff section. No pedal or amp specifics found for the studio recording.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm and organicdynamic strummingpercussive attacknatural acoustic resonanceslight room ambienceclear chord definitionopen and airyexpressive dynamicsminimal coloration
Difficulty
The riff is based on open chords and energetic strumming, requiring good timing and dynamic control but no advanced techniques.