Riff Tone

Orange Juice

Noah Kahan

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Acoustic J-45 Studio Walnut Acoustic-electric Guitar

AmpUnknown (likely direct input or clean acoustic amp; no evidence of electric amp used on studio recording)

PickupsLR Baggs VTC undersaddle piezo pickup (factory standard for J-45 Studio Walnut)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid5.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2022-2023. All available sources and tutorials indicate the main riff is played on a Gibson J-45 Studio Walnut acoustic-electric. No evidence of electric guitar or traditional electric amp used on the studio version. Live performances also feature this guitar direct or through a DI/acoustic amp.

Tone Character(10)

bright and natural acoustic timbrewarm, resonant lowsclear and articulate fingerpickingdetailed midrange presenceairy, open soundorganic, unprocessed acoustic charactersubtle studio reverbdynamic response to touchno audible distortion or breakupstudio-quality acoustic clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires consistent fingerstyle technique and rhythmic accuracy, but uses open chords and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Noah Kahan – Stick Season (Forever) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Orange Juice – Noah Kahan (TABS) | Dr. Guitar - YouTube Orange Juice – Noah Kahan | Guitar + Banjo Parts (Full Tutorial)

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