Riff Tone

BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE

The Kid LAROI

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarSteel-string acoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely mid/high-end studio acoustic)

AmpNo amp (direct input or mic'd acoustic in studio)

PickupsPiezo or internal microphone (standard for studio acoustic recording, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain2

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2025-2026. All available sources and video tutorials indicate the riff is played on a steel-string acoustic guitar with no evidence of electric guitar or amp use. No pedals or amp in the signal chain for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

clear and brightnatural acoustic resonanceintimate and presentsoft fingerstyle attackwarm low endarticulate note separationsubtle studio reverbunprocessed and transparentdynamic responseno audible compression or effects

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle technique and dynamic control to maintain clarity and expression, but does not involve advanced chords or fast passages.

Sources

Back When You Were Mine Tab by The Kid LAROI BACK WHEN YOU WERE MINE Solo Tab by The Kid Laroi - Lead Guitar - Acoustic Guitar (steel) | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm The Kid LAROI - "Back When You Were Mine" guitar (with tab)Back When You Were Mine - The Kid Laroi // Guitar Tutorial ...

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