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Everlong (Live Acoustic 2006) Guitar Tone Settings — Foo Fighters
Foo Fighters · 2000s · rock
live
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Songwriter Deluxe Studio EC Acoustic Guitar
Pickups
Fishman Prefix Plus-T (undersaddle piezo pickup, stock on this model)
Amp
Direct to PA/mixer (no guitar amp, typical for acoustic live setup)
Pickup Position
Piezo pickup (onboard, only option for this guitar live)
Live acoustic performance from 2006 ('Skin and Bones' era); guitar is plugged in via onboard pickup, no electric amp or cab used; performance is from the 'Skin and Bones' live album/tour.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass5.5
Gain4.5
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- percussive and dynamic
- midrange-forward
- bright and articulate highs
- tight, focused low end
- slight breakup from hard strumming
- natural acoustic resonance
- slightly compressed from pickup/preamp
- clear note separation
- loud, aggressive attack
- minimal effects coloration
Notes & Caveats
- No electric guitar, amp, or distortion pedal is used in this live acoustic version; all crunch/distortion is from aggressive acoustic strumming and pickup/PA gain.
- No evidence of any effects pedals (distortion, delay, chorus, etc.) used on the guitar signal; only possible light reverb from the PA or mixing desk.
- Settings are estimated based on typical live acoustic DI setup and the aggressive strumming style, as no numeric settings are published for this performance.
- If you are seeking the electric studio version's heavy distortion, this live acoustic version does NOT use electric guitar or amp.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Dave Grohl's live acoustic 'Everlong' tone is clean with a touch of warmth and breakup, likely from a mic'd acoustic with a piezo or light amp edge. The EQ is balanced but slightly mid-forward for clarity, with moderate treble and subtle reverb for space, matching his typical live acoustic setup and the song's intimate, punchy vibe.