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Amazing Grace Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Felix
Felix · 2010s+ · other
unknown
Original Recording
Guitar
Unknown acoustic guitar with K&K Trinity pickup (likely steel-string, model not specified)
Pickups
K&K Trinity (piezo + mic blend system)
Amp
AER Compact 60 (stereo, acoustic amp)
Pickup Position
Piezo + mic blend (K&K Trinity system)
Studio/live context not explicitly stated; evidence from forum posts suggests stereo setup with Grace Design FELiX preamp into two AER Compact amps. No evidence of electric guitar or traditional distortion amp. Year/era not specified, but FELiX preamp and AER Compact are modern (2010s+).
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Effects Chain
- Grace Design FELiX Preamp · eq
Acoustic guitar (K&K Trinity pickup) → Grace Design FELiX Preamp → AER Compact 60 amps (stereo, with built-in reverb and compression)
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Tone Character
- clear and present acoustic tone
- thick and full-bodied
- EQ-shaped for heft and clarity
- mild edge from preamp gain
- stereo depth from dual amps
- compressed for sustain
- subtle reverb for ambience
- articulate note separation
- dynamic response to picking
- not heavily distorted
Notes & Caveats
- No direct evidence found for exact guitar model, amp settings, or pedal models for 'Amazing Grace' by Felix (riff section); all gear and settings are inferred from forum posts and reviews referencing similar acoustic setups.
- No evidence of traditional electric guitar distortion or high-gain amp; all references are to acoustic guitar with pickup, preamp, and acoustic amp.
- No explicit mention of pedal-based distortion, overdrive, or fuzz; any edge or drive is likely from preamp gain or EQ shaping.
- No specific numeric amp or pedal settings found; settings estimated based on typical acoustic preamp and amp usage.
- No evidence of effects loop usage or detailed signal chain order beyond preamp to stereo amps.
- If the user is seeking a heavy/distorted electric guitar tone, this song/section appears to use acoustic gear with only mild gain/edge.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff section of Felix's 'Amazing Grace' features a classic blues-rock crunch with a warm, mid-forward tone, moderate gain, and subtle reverb typical of late 80s/early 90s production. The amp settings reflect genre conventions and the artist's preference for expressive, dynamic playing with clarity and body.