Riff Tone

Ain't No Rest for the Wicked

Cage the Elephant

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G5422TDCG Electromatic Hollowbody

AmpUnknown (not specified for studio recording of this song; live amps not confirmed for studio use)

PickupsGretsch Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb2.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

distortionFulltone Fulltone OCD

boostFulltone Fulltone Full-Drive 2

delayBoss Boss DD-6 Digital Delay

Notes

Studio recording, 2008-2009. The Gretsch hollowbody is specifically cited as used for the slide/honky riff parts on 'Ain't No Rest for the Wicked.' Amp model for the studio recording is not confirmed in sources; live amps are not guaranteed to match the studio setup.

Tone Character(10)

honky and nasalbright and articulatethin, tinnier edgepercussive attackmid-gain crunchfocused midrangeslide-driventight and punchyclear note separationslightly gritty

Difficulty

The riff is accessible to intermediate players but requires control of slide technique, muting, and rhythmic precision for the percussive, articulate sound.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Cage the Elephant - Premier Guitar Cage the Elephant Guitar Gear Guide - Premier Guitar

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