Ed Sheeran
÷ (Deluxe) · 2017
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Perfect was recorded across multiple studios, including Abbey Road and Gingerbread Man Studios. The song is a romantic ballad featuring Ed Sheeran's acoustic guitar as the foundation, layered with orchestral elements arranged by his brother, Matthew Sheeran. The guitar tone is a studio-acoustic sound, emphasizing the natural resonance of the instrument captured via high-end microphones, rather than an electric rig.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 2 items
LX1E Little Martin
Martin
Main Acoustic Guitar
Ed's signature small-bodied acoustic-electric guitar with Fishman electronics.
Studio EQ/Compression
Outboard/Plugin
Tone Shaping
Applied in-studio to add focus and control dynamics.
Tone Characteristics
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