Riff Tone

Iris

The Goo Goo Dolls

Guitarrock1990s

Original Gear

GuitarTakamine EF341SC (acoustic-electric, used for main riff in studio recording)

AmpUnknown acoustic amp or direct-in; likely DI with possible studio preamp (no evidence of electric amp for riff section)

PickupsPiezo under-saddle pickup (Takamine stock)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 1998. The main riff is played on a Takamine EF341SC acoustic-electric in BDDDDD tuning with the high E string removed. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the main riff; electric guitar is used later in the song for solo/lead parts.

Tone Character(10)

open and ringingbright but not harshwarm midrange presenceclear, percussive strummingnatural acoustic resonanceslightly compressed studio soundsubtle studio reverbno audible distortionarticulate chord voicingsfull-bodied acoustic tone

Difficulty

The riff requires retuning the guitar and adapting to an unusual string layout, as well as accurate strumming and muting for clarity, but does not involve advanced techniques.

Sources

John Rzeznik reveals Goo Goo Dolls’ tunings on Iris and more | Guitar World 8 Famous Session Musicians and Their Gear - InSync Iris - Goo Goo Dolls : r/guitarras - Reddit

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