Riff Tone
Burn, Burn, Burn
Zach Bryan
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (likely, based on Zach Bryan's known studio use and acoustic sound in recording)
AmpNone (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used in studio recording)
PickupsNone (pure acoustic, no onboard electronics audible in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass3
mid3
treble3.5
reverb1.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All available sources and isolated listening confirm the riff is performed on a steel-string acoustic guitar, mic'd directly, with no amp or pedals. No evidence of electric guitar or DI pickup use in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantnatural acoustic claritybright but not harshwoody and organicarticulate string definitiondynamic and responsiveuncompressedopen and airyno artificial colorationintimate, close-mic'd feel
Difficulty
The riff section is accessible for most players, using open chords and straightforward strumming, with some hammer-ons and chord embellishments adding a slight challenge.
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-28 (likely, based on Zach Bryan's known studio use and acoustic sound in recording)
AmpNone (mic'd acoustic guitar, no amp used in studio recording)
PickupsNone (pure acoustic, no onboard electronics audible in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain1.5
bass3
mid3
treble3.5
reverb1.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All available sources and isolated listening confirm the riff is performed on a steel-string acoustic guitar, mic'd directly, with no amp or pedals. No evidence of electric guitar or DI pickup use in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and resonantnatural acoustic claritybright but not harshwoody and organicarticulate string definitiondynamic and responsiveuncompressedopen and airyno artificial colorationintimate, close-mic'd feel
Difficulty
The riff section is accessible for most players, using open chords and straightforward strumming, with some hammer-ons and chord embellishments adding a slight challenge.
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