Riff Tone

Dead in the Water (Live At RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin)

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarMartin D-28 Acoustic Guitar

AmpAvalon U5 DI Preamp (direct to desk, no guitar amp used for acoustic in this performance)

PickupsPiezo pickup (likely Fishman or similar, built-in to Martin D-28, exact model unknown)

Amp Settings

gain4

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live acoustic performance at RTÉ 2FM Studios, Dublin, 2017. No electric guitar or amp used for the riff section; signal likely routed through Avalon U5 DI and possibly SIB Fatdrive for subtle coloration. No evidence of additional pedals or effects. Studio ambience and light reverb added at mixing desk, not from pedal or amp.

Tone Character(10)

warm and natural acoustic resonanceclear and articulate fingerpickingdetailed string definitionintimate and close-mic'd soundsubtle studio ambiencedynamic and expressiveno compression or limitingfull-bodied low endcrisp high end without harshnessorganic, unprocessed acoustic timbre

Difficulty

The riff requires clean fingerpicking and smooth transitions between open chords, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Dead In The Water - Live At RTE 2FM Studios Tab by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Rhythm Guitar - Acoustic Guitar (steel) | Songsterr Tabs with Rhythm Oasis reunion – the first gig: gear analysis – The Chief's Guitars – Noel Gallagher's guitars: a complete guide – Oasis and NGHFB Dead in The Water - Live at RTE 2FM Studios, Dublin Noel Gallagher’s rack system explained (2025) – The Chief's Guitars – Noel Gallagher's guitars: a complete guide – Oasis and NGHFB

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