Solo Tone
Riptide
Vance Joy
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarMaton acoustic-electric guitar (exact model not specified, likely Maton EMD-6 Mini or similar)
AmpUnknown (no studio amp info found for recording; likely direct input or clean acoustic amp if any)
PickupsMaton AP5 pickup system (piezo under-saddle, standard for Maton acoustics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014, Dream Your Life Away album. Vance Joy is confirmed to use a Maton acoustic-electric for 'Riptide' in both studio and live settings. No evidence of electric guitar or amp miking for the solo/clean section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussiveclear and articulatenatural acoustic resonancedynamic strummingminimal colorationopen and airyintimate studio soundno audible effectswarm midrangeslightly scooped highs
Difficulty
The solo/clean section is rhythmically straightforward but requires consistent strumming, clean chord changes, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarMaton acoustic-electric guitar (exact model not specified, likely Maton EMD-6 Mini or similar)
AmpUnknown (no studio amp info found for recording; likely direct input or clean acoustic amp if any)
PickupsMaton AP5 pickup system (piezo under-saddle, standard for Maton acoustics)
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
mid5.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5
Effects & Signal Chain
No effects used for this tone
Sources
Notes
Studio recording, 2013-2014, Dream Your Life Away album. Vance Joy is confirmed to use a Maton acoustic-electric for 'Riptide' in both studio and live settings. No evidence of electric guitar or amp miking for the solo/clean section.
Tone Character(10)
bright and percussiveclear and articulatenatural acoustic resonancedynamic strummingminimal colorationopen and airyintimate studio soundno audible effectswarm midrangeslightly scooped highs
Difficulty
The solo/clean section is rhythmically straightforward but requires consistent strumming, clean chord changes, and dynamic control to maintain clarity and articulation.