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Ants Marching (Live In Copenhagen, Denmark) [March, 14, 2007] [Bonus Track] Guitar Tone Settings
Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds · 2000s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Taylor 914ce Acoustic-Electric
Pickups
Taylor Expression System (piezo + dynamic sensors, onboard preamp)
Amp
Direct to PA (no traditional guitar amp used, standard for Dave Matthews live acoustic performances)
Pickup Position
Piezo pickup (Taylor Expression System, onboard preamp)
Live performance, March 14, 2007, Copenhagen, Denmark. Dave Matthews is known for playing Taylor 914ce acoustics with onboard electronics, running direct to the PA or a DI box for live shows. No evidence of electric guitar or traditional amp on this live acoustic riff section.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain0
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- percussive and rhythmic
- warm, natural acoustic timbre
- clear note separation
- dynamic strumming attack
- full-bodied chords
- slight room ambience
- crisp highs
- balanced midrange
- no audible distortion
Notes & Caveats
- Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
- No explicit mention of amp or pedal settings for this specific live performance; settings estimated based on typical Taylor 914ce direct-to-PA setup and genre/era.
- No evidence of traditional electric guitar amp or pedals used by Dave Matthews for this acoustic riff section.
- No effects pedals or amp-based effects are audible or cited for this riff section; only natural acoustic tone and possible minimal PA/FOH reverb.
- Settings are estimated based on common live acoustic DI/PA setups and Dave Matthews' known gear for this era.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds typically use acoustic-electric guitars with very clean, articulate tones and minimal amp gain, relying on finger dynamics and percussive playing. The tone is balanced, with present mids and treble for clarity, moderate bass, and just enough reverb for live ambience without washing out articulation.