Riff Tone
Deny Deny Deny
Noah Kahan
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarAcoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin or Gibson based on artist's typical studio use)
AmpNo amp (studio acoustic recording), or direct input if plugged in
PickupsPiezo pickup (if plugged in), otherwise mic'd acoustic
Amp Settings
gain2
bass3
mid3
treble3.5
reverb1.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. All available sources and video lessons show the riff played on acoustic guitar, not electric. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonancebright and articulateclear fingerstyle attackopen, airy soundno compression or drivedynamic response to pickingno amp colorationorganic and unprocessedstudio acoustic clarity
Difficulty
The riff uses a syncopated fingerstyle pattern and open chord shapes that require moderate coordination and timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
Sources
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Create Free AccountGuitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarAcoustic guitar (exact model unknown, likely Martin or Gibson based on artist's typical studio use)
AmpNo amp (studio acoustic recording), or direct input if plugged in
PickupsPiezo pickup (if plugged in), otherwise mic'd acoustic
Amp Settings
gain2
bass3
mid3
treble3.5
reverb1.5
presence2.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. All available sources and video lessons show the riff played on acoustic guitar, not electric. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use in the studio version.
Tone Character(10)
warm and woodynatural acoustic resonancebright and articulateclear fingerstyle attackopen, airy soundno compression or drivedynamic response to pickingno amp colorationorganic and unprocessedstudio acoustic clarity
Difficulty
The riff uses a syncopated fingerstyle pattern and open chord shapes that require moderate coordination and timing, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
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