Solo Tone

Shape of You

Ed Sheeran

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarMartin LX1E Ed Sheeran Signature Edition Acoustic-Electric Guitar

AmpPalmer Speaker Simulator (used on Divide album, likely for DI acoustic tone)

PickupsFishman Sonitone undersaddle piezo pickup

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5

mid6

treble7

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2017. Ed Sheeran is known to use the Martin LX1E with Fishman Sonitone pickup for studio work on 'Shape of You'. The Palmer speaker simulator is cited as being used on the Divide album, which includes this song. No evidence of traditional guitar amp or electric guitar for the solo section; all sources point to acoustic-electric direct-in with speaker simulation.

Tone Character(10)

crisp and percussivebright and articulate highstight, controlled low endnatural acoustic resonanceclear, uncompressed dynamic rangeslight studio reverb for spacedirect-in acoustic soundno electric guitar colorationpresent midrange for vocal claritywarm yet detailed

Difficulty

The solo requires clean fingerstyle technique and precise timing to fit with the looped backing, but does not involve advanced chords or fast runs, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Ed Sheeran Guitar Rig Gear and Equipment What guitars does Ed Sheeran use? | Guitar.com

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