Riff Tone
Queen & Poet
John Michael Howell
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarUnknown acoustic guitar (model not specified, likely steel-string acoustic based on video and audio evidence)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic, no evidence of electric amp used in studio recording for riff section)
PickupsNone (acoustic guitar, no evidence of electric pickups used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. All available video tutorials and covers show the riff played on acoustic guitar with no visible pedals or amps. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
clear and natural acoustic timbrepercussive fingerstyle attackwarm midrange presenceslight room ambiencebright but not harsh top endintimate, close-mic'd feeldynamic response to touchno artificial effects or colorationorganic, resonant string sound
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerstyle technique and rhythmic precision, but does not involve advanced chords or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.
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Original Gear
GuitarUnknown acoustic guitar (model not specified, likely steel-string acoustic based on video and audio evidence)
AmpNone (direct mic'd acoustic, no evidence of electric amp used in studio recording for riff section)
PickupsNone (acoustic guitar, no evidence of electric pickups used in studio recording)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5.5
mid6
treble6
reverb2.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2020s. All available video tutorials and covers show the riff played on acoustic guitar with no visible pedals or amps. No evidence of electric guitar or amp use for the riff section.
Tone Character(9)
clear and natural acoustic timbrepercussive fingerstyle attackwarm midrange presenceslight room ambiencebright but not harsh top endintimate, close-mic'd feeldynamic response to touchno artificial effects or colorationorganic, resonant string sound
Difficulty
The riff requires clean fingerstyle technique and rhythmic precision, but does not involve advanced chords or high speed, making it accessible to intermediate players.