Riff Tone
Never Said Goodbye
Jake Bugg
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin 00-15M
AmpNone (direct acoustic recording or mic'd acoustic guitar)
PickupsAcoustic (Mahogany top, no magnetic pickups)
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024-2025. All available sources and tabs indicate the riff is played on acoustic guitar with no electric amp. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use in the riff section. Song released as part of 'A Modern Day Distraction (Deluxe Edition)' in 2024/2025.
Tone Character(10)
delicate and intimatewarm and naturalsubtle string articulationminimalist and openreflective and honestbittersweet resonancegentle dynamicsacoustic shimmerorganic sustainunforced, emotional delivery
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerpicking and dynamic sensitivity, but the chord shapes and tempo are accessible to most players with basic acoustic experience.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin 00-15M
AmpNone (direct acoustic recording or mic'd acoustic guitar)
PickupsAcoustic (Mahogany top, no magnetic pickups)
Amp Settings
gain2
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2024-2025. All available sources and tabs indicate the riff is played on acoustic guitar with no electric amp. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use in the riff section. Song released as part of 'A Modern Day Distraction (Deluxe Edition)' in 2024/2025.
Tone Character(10)
delicate and intimatewarm and naturalsubtle string articulationminimalist and openreflective and honestbittersweet resonancegentle dynamicsacoustic shimmerorganic sustainunforced, emotional delivery
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerpicking and dynamic sensitivity, but the chord shapes and tempo are accessible to most players with basic acoustic experience.