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Noah Kahan guitar tone: gear & amp settings

The gear and amp settings behind 10 Noah Kahan songs, researched from rig rundowns, interviews and gear forums. The rig that shows up most: Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar into Unknown (likely direct-in or acoustic amp, not specified for studio recording).

Guitars Noah Kahan used

Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar3 songs
Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar2 songs
Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut1 song
Martin 000-15M Acoustic1 song
Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin or Gibson based on artist's typical choices)1 song
Guild T-50 Slim1 song
Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin or Gibson based on artist's typical studio use)1 song
Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar1 song

Amps Noah Kahan used

Unknown (likely direct-in or acoustic amp, not specified for studio recording)1 song
Unknown acoustic preamp/DI (studio recording, likely direct input or through a clean preamp; no evidence of electric guitar amp used on this section)1 song
Direct Input (DI) or studio preamp (no amp used on studio recording for solo section)1 song
Unknown (likely direct-in or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)1 song
None (direct or mic'd acoustic, no electric amp used in studio recording for riff section)1 song
Unknown (likely direct input or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)1 song
Unknown (likely direct-in or clean acoustic amp, no evidence of electric amp used for solo section)1 song
Unknown (not specified in sources; likely clean amp typical for indie/folk-pop studio recording, e.g., Fender Twin Reverb or similar)1 song

14 Noah Kahan tones

Song	Part	Guitar	Amp	Gain
Anyway · riff	Riff · clean	Guild T-50 Slim	Unknown (not specified in sources; likely clean amp typical for indie/folk-pop studio recording, e.g., Fender Twin Reverb or similar)	0
You’re Gonna Go Far · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar	Unknown (likely direct-in or acoustic amp, not specified for studio recording)	2.5
American Cars · riff	Riff · clean	Acoustic guitar (exact model not specified, likely Martin or Gibson dreadnought based on artist's typical choices)	None (studio acoustic recording, no amp used for riff section)	1.5
Call Your Mom · riff	Riff · clean	Martin D-28 (likely, based on Noah Kahan's known studio use and acoustic sound on recording)	None (direct acoustic recording, no electric amp audible or referenced in sources)	0
Deny Deny Deny · solo	Solo · clean	Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar	Unknown (likely direct-in or clean acoustic amp, no evidence of electric amp used for solo section)	3
Deny Deny Deny · riff	Riff · clean	Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin or Gibson based on artist's typical studio use)	No amp (studio acoustic recording), or direct input if plugged in	2
Dial Drunk · riff	Riff · clean	Martin D-18 Acoustic Guitar	Fishman Loudbox Mini	2
Maine · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut	Unknown acoustic preamp/DI (studio recording, likely direct input or through a clean preamp; no evidence of electric guitar amp used on this section)	4.5
Maine · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar	Unknown (likely direct-in or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)	0
Maine · solo	Solo · clean	Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar	Unknown (likely direct input or studio preamp; no evidence of a specific amp used on studio recording)	3
Orange Juice · riff	Riff · clean	Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar	Unknown (likely direct input or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)	0
Orbiter · solo	Solo · clean	Martin 000-15M Acoustic	Direct Input (DI) or studio preamp (no amp used on studio recording for solo section)	1.5
Orbiter · riff	Riff · clean	Acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin or Gibson based on artist's typical choices)	None (direct or mic'd acoustic, no electric amp used in studio recording for riff section)	1.5
The Great Divide · riff	Riff · distorted	Gibson ES-335 (Cherry Sunburst, likely satin finish)	Unknown (likely amp/cab sim or clean studio amp; no evidence of specific amp model used on studio recording)	3

Noah Kahan songs on popular amps

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The Great Divide on Blackstar Silverline Special

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Frequently asked questions

What amp did Noah Kahan use?

Across 10 researched songs, the amps that come up most are Unknown (likely direct-in or acoustic amp, not specified for studio recording) (1 song), Unknown acoustic preamp/DI (studio recording, likely direct input or through a clean preamp; no evidence of electric guitar amp used on this section) (1 song), Direct Input (DI) or studio preamp (no amp used on studio recording for solo section) (1 song), Unknown (likely direct-in or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording) (1 song).

What guitar did Noah Kahan use?

Most often: Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar (3 songs), Gibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar (2 songs), Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut (1 song), Martin 000-15M Acoustic (1 song).

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