Riff Tone
Anyway
Noah Kahan
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGuild T-50 Slim
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely clean amp typical for indie/folk-pop studio recording, e.g., Fender Twin Reverb or similar)
PickupsGuild Franz P90-style single coil
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, released 2022 (album: Stick Season). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals used for the riff section. Guitar model inferred from Equipboard and artist association. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and janglywarm semi-hollowbody resonancearticulate and clearslightly compressedopen and airysubtle reverbdynamic response to pickingno audible overdrivestudio-polished claritynatural sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level picking accuracy and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation on a clean, semi-hollowbody guitar. The part is not technically advanced but demands precision and a sensitive touch.
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This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGuild T-50 Slim
AmpUnknown (not specified in sources; likely clean amp typical for indie/folk-pop studio recording, e.g., Fender Twin Reverb or similar)
PickupsGuild Franz P90-style single coil
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble7
reverb5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
This tone has been researched 3 times by the community
Notes
Studio recording, released 2022 (album: Stick Season). No direct evidence of amp model or pedals used for the riff section. Guitar model inferred from Equipboard and artist association. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.
Tone Character(10)
clean and janglywarm semi-hollowbody resonancearticulate and clearslightly compressedopen and airysubtle reverbdynamic response to pickingno audible overdrivestudio-polished claritynatural sustain
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level picking accuracy and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation on a clean, semi-hollowbody guitar. The part is not technically advanced but demands precision and a sensitive touch.
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