Riff Tone
Northern Attitude
Noah Kahan & Hozier
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-18
AmpFishman Loudbox Mini
PickupsLR Baggs Anthem (acoustic undersaddle + mic blend system)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6.5
treble5
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All sources indicate a high-end Martin dreadnought acoustic with LR Baggs Anthem pickup system, DI or through Fishman Loudbox Mini. No evidence of electric guitar or alternate acoustic model for the riff section. No pedalboard or electric amp used for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and naturalslightly mid-forwardrounded highsclear and articulatedynamic and touch-sensitiverich low endpresent but not harshstudio clarityorganic acoustic resonanceno audible distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate fingerpicking in open D tuning with a capo, demanding both rhythmic precision and dynamic control for clarity and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarMartin D-18
AmpFishman Loudbox Mini
PickupsLR Baggs Anthem (acoustic undersaddle + mic blend system)
Amp Settings
gain3
bass6
mid6.5
treble5
reverb4.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2022. All sources indicate a high-end Martin dreadnought acoustic with LR Baggs Anthem pickup system, DI or through Fishman Loudbox Mini. No evidence of electric guitar or alternate acoustic model for the riff section. No pedalboard or electric amp used for the studio riff section.
Tone Character(10)
warm and naturalslightly mid-forwardrounded highsclear and articulatedynamic and touch-sensitiverich low endpresent but not harshstudio clarityorganic acoustic resonanceno audible distortion
Difficulty
The riff requires fast, accurate fingerpicking in open D tuning with a capo, demanding both rhythmic precision and dynamic control for clarity and articulation.