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Riff Tone
The Lazy Song
Bruno Mars
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (2010)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass3
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Notes
Studio recording, 2010. The riff section is played on a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, brush-strummed, no evidence of electric guitar or amp. No pedals or amp effects are used. All tone is from the acoustic guitar and mic technique.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonancepercussive brush-strummingtight, muted chord stabsbright but not harshorganic and unprocesseddynamic response to right-hand mutingclear and articulaterelaxed, laid-back feelno artificial coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires basic barre chords and a reggae-inspired strumming pattern with tight muting, but no advanced techniques or fast changes, making it accessible to most players with some rhythm experience.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (2010)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used on studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass3
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2010. The riff section is played on a Martin D-28 acoustic guitar, brush-strummed, no evidence of electric guitar or amp. No pedals or amp effects are used. All tone is from the acoustic guitar and mic technique.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonancepercussive brush-strummingtight, muted chord stabsbright but not harshorganic and unprocesseddynamic response to right-hand mutingclear and articulaterelaxed, laid-back feelno artificial coloration
Difficulty
The riff requires basic barre chords and a reggae-inspired strumming pattern with tight muting, but no advanced techniques or fast changes, making it accessible to most players with some rhythm experience.