Riff Tone

Hurt

Johnny Cash

Guitarcountry2000s

Original Gear

GuitarMartin D-35 (acoustic)

AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic guitar)

PickupsNone (mic'd acoustic)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass2.5

mid3

treble3.5

reverb1

presence2.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2002, American IV: The Man Comes Around. The riff section is played on a Martin D-35 acoustic guitar, mic'd directly in the studio. No evidence of electric guitar, amp, or pedals for the main riff. No live rig or alternate guitar confirmed for this section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and resonantintimate and close-mic'ddry and unprocessedclear and articulate fingerpickingnatural acoustic timbresoft attackminimal sustainno amp colorationno effects colorationorganic and raw

Difficulty

The riff is played with basic fingerpicking on open chords at a slow tempo, requiring only beginner-level technique and timing.

Sources

How to play Hurt by Johnny Cash (easy) : r/guitarlessons Hurt by Johnny Cash - Acoustic Guitar Lesson : r/guitarlessons

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