Riff Tone

5 Leaf Clover

Luke Combs

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson J-45 Standard Acoustic-Electric

AmpDirect Input (DI) or possible acoustic amp (model unknown)

PickupsLR Baggs VTC undersaddle pickup (factory standard for J-45)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5

mid6

treble7

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2023. No evidence of electric guitar on the riff section; main riff is played on acoustic. No evidence of pedals or amp coloration in the studio version. Gear inferred from Luke Combs' typical studio acoustic choices and visible use of J-45 in recent years.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatewarm low endclear, present midrangenatural acoustic resonanceslight studio reverbdynamic strumming responseopen and airyno audible compressionno electric guitar colorationorganic and unprocessed

Difficulty

The riff section is based on open chord strumming with a steady rhythm and moderate tempo, requiring timing and dynamic control but no advanced techniques.

Sources

Luke Combs, Luke Combs Band Singer & Guitarist Gear | Equipboard Luke Combs Chords & Tabs for Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Drums at Ultimate-Guitar

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