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Riff Tone
Traffic In the Sky
Jack Johnson
Guitarother2000s
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
AmpNone (recorded direct with microphone, no amp used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass3
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Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (On and On album). All available sources and listening confirm this is a solo acoustic fingerstyle performance with no electric guitar, amp, or pedals. No evidence of pickup or DI; likely recorded with high-quality condenser microphone in studio.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonanceclear and articulate fingerstyle attackdynamic and expressiveorganic, unprocessed soundsoft, mellow highsrich midrange presenceno artificial effectstransparent and intimatestudio-quality acoustic clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerpicking skills, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and musicality, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or high speed.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 Acoustic Guitar
AmpNone (recorded direct with microphone, no amp used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass3
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 2003 (On and On album). All available sources and listening confirm this is a solo acoustic fingerstyle performance with no electric guitar, amp, or pedals. No evidence of pickup or DI; likely recorded with high-quality condenser microphone in studio.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonanceclear and articulate fingerstyle attackdynamic and expressiveorganic, unprocessed soundsoft, mellow highsrich midrange presenceno artificial effectstransparent and intimatestudio-quality acoustic clarity
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerpicking skills, precise rhythm, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and musicality, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or high speed.