Riff Tone

Red (Taylor's Version)

Taylor Swift

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarTaylor 614ce Grand Auditorium Acoustic-Electric

AmpFender Custom Deluxe Reverb

PickupsTaylor Expression System 2 (ES2) piezo pickup

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2021. Gear confirmed for Red (Taylor's Version) album sessions; no evidence of electric guitar or pedalboard for the main riff. Acoustic-electric signal likely direct or through amp for warmth.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatewarm midrangeclear, percussive strummingnatural acoustic resonancestudio-polished claritysubtle reverb depthopen and dynamicpresent but not harsh highsbalanced low endno audible distortion

Difficulty

The riff requires steady, rhythmic strumming and dynamic control for clarity, but uses basic open chords and straightforward technique, making it accessible for most players.

Sources

Taylor Swift – Red (Taylor's Version) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Butch Walker

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