Riff Tone

Do You Remember

Jack Johnson

Guitarother2000s

Original Gear

GuitarTaylor 314ce Acoustic

AmpFishman Loudbox Performer (studio recording likely direct or mic'd amp, see notes)

PickupsTaylor Expression System (piezo/magnetic blend, onboard preamp)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid5.5

treble6

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, released 2005. All evidence points to Jack Johnson using a Taylor 314ce acoustic with onboard preamp, likely direct to board or through a Fishman Loudbox Performer or similar acoustic amp. No evidence of electric guitar or other models for the riff section. Settings and gear are for the original studio version, not live.

Tone Character(10)

warm and natural acoustic soundclean and dynamicarticulate and percussive strummingslightly scooped mids for claritybright but not harsh top endrounded low endstudio clarityno audible compression or overdrivefingerstyle and light pick attackorganic, unprocessed feel

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, syncopated strumming and dynamic control, but uses basic open chords and no advanced techniques, making it accessible to most players with some acoustic experience.

Sources

Jack Johnson (acoustic) Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Jack Johnson Guitar Rig Gear and Equipment Down and Dirty with G. Love: Jack Johnson's Rig - Guitar World

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