Riff Tone
Jolene (Live)
Miley Cyrus
Guitarcountry2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson J-29 Custom Acoustic
AmpUnknown Acoustic DI or PA System (no electric guitar amp used)
PickupsUndersaddle Piezo Pickup (stock or factory, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live performance, 2012 Backyard Sessions. Miley Cyrus is seen playing a red, sparkly Gibson J-29 acoustic guitar with no visible pickguard. No evidence of electric guitar amps or traditional pedalboard; likely direct to PA or through a simple DI box.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm midrangenatural acoustic resonancedynamic and responsivepercussive fingerstyle attackopen, airy highsclear note separationorganic and unprocessedno electric colorationsubtle room ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle (Travis picking) and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson J-29 Custom Acoustic
AmpUnknown Acoustic DI or PA System (no electric guitar amp used)
PickupsUndersaddle Piezo Pickup (stock or factory, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass5.5
mid6.5
treble7
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Live performance, 2012 Backyard Sessions. Miley Cyrus is seen playing a red, sparkly Gibson J-29 acoustic guitar with no visible pickguard. No evidence of electric guitar amps or traditional pedalboard; likely direct to PA or through a simple DI box.
Tone Character(10)
bright and articulatewarm midrangenatural acoustic resonancedynamic and responsivepercussive fingerstyle attackopen, airy highsclear note separationorganic and unprocessedno electric colorationsubtle room ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate fingerstyle (Travis picking) and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced chord shapes or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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