Riff Tone

Love Story (Taylor’s Version)

Taylor Swift

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarTaylor 614ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

AmpDirect Input (DI) or studio preamp (no amp used on studio recording)

PickupsTaylor Expression System 2 (piezo/magnetic blend)

Amp Settings

gain3

bass5

mid5.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording for 'Love Story (Taylor’s Version)' (2021). All available evidence and listening indicate the riff is played on a Taylor acoustic-electric, most likely a 614ce or similar, using the onboard pickup system direct to the board or through a studio preamp. No evidence of electric guitar or traditional guitar amp in the riff section. No pedalboard or amp is documented for this studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclear and percussivenatural acoustic resonancepresent midrangesubtle studio reverbdynamic and expressivewarm low endcrisp high enduncolored by amp distortionstudio-polished acoustic clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires clean, even strumming and accurate chord changes, but uses basic open chords and straightforward rhythm, making it accessible to most players with some acoustic experience.

Sources

Taylor Swift's Guitars, Gear, Amps & Pedals Taylor Swift's Guitars, Gear, Amps & Pedals

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