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Under the Table and Dreaming (Expanded Edition) album cover
Under the Table and Dreaming (Expanded Edition)
1994 3:42
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Dave Matthews Band Alternative Rock 1994 E major
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What Would You Say

"What Would You Say" is a track by Dave Matthews Band, known for its driving rhythm and distinctive electric guitar work from Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds. The song blends rock, folk, and world music influences, making it a rewarding study in percussive strumming and rhythmic complexity. Its layered guitar parts offer electric players a chance to explore syncopated patterns and dynamic chord voicings typical of the band's style.

  • The song features a blend of rhythmic strumming and melodic lead lines that challenge players to develop right-hand precision.
  • Dave Matthews Band is known for mixing acoustic and electric tones, making this track a useful study in hybrid guitar textures.
  • The song's syncopated rhythmic structure is a hallmark of Dave Matthews Band's style and rewards close attention to timing and groove.
Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Matthews uses the Telecaster for occasional electric parts in DMB songs, relying on its bright single-coil tone and clean articulation rather than distortion. The guitar's cutting clarity works perfectly within the band's minimalist electric approach, where warmth and transparency matter more than impact.

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Gibson ES-335

The ES-335's warm, woody humbucker tone provides a gentler alternative when Matthews ventures into electric territory on songs like 'What Would You Say.' Its semi-hollow body naturally complements DMB's focus on clean, reverb-tinged textures without ever overshadowing the acoustic guitar's dominance.

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Fender Twin Reverb

The Twin Reverb's lush spring reverb and clean headroom are perfect for Matthews' rare electric moments, delivering warmth and shimmer that enhance rather than distort the signal. This amp embodies DMB's philosophy that tone comes from touch and wood, not from gain or processing.

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