Riff Tone

Wasting Time

Jack Johnson

Guitarother2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGuild D-40 Acoustic

AmpFishman Loudbox Performer (studio/live acoustic amp, likely DI to board as well)

PickupsGuild D-40 acoustic piezo pickup (likely LR Baggs or Fishman, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, circa 2003 (from 'On and On' album). Guild D-40 confirmed in music video and multiple gear rundowns for 'Wasting Time' riff. No evidence of electric guitar on riff section; all sources and isolated tracks confirm acoustic. Amp is inferred from typical Jack Johnson studio/live setup for this era, with Fishman Loudbox Performer or similar acoustic amp/DI. No evidence of electric amp or electric guitar for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and naturalclear and articulatewoody resonancepercussive strummingbalanced midrangepresent but smooth highsorganic acoustic soundlight, natural reverbdynamic response to touchno audible effects or processing

Difficulty

The riff requires moderate skill in acoustic strumming and fingerstyle transitions, with attention to groove and dynamics, but does not involve complex chords or advanced techniques.

Sources

Jack Johnson's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Jack Johnson (acoustic) Amp Settings and Tone Tips - Guitar Chalk Down and Dirty with G. Love: Jack Johnson's Rig | Guitar World

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