Riff Tone

Cold Blue Dawn

Kings of Leon

Guitarrock2020s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson 325 1972

AmpVox AC-15

PickupsGibson mini-humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR M-133 Micro Amp

overdriveVisual Sound Route 66 American Overdrive Guitar Pedal

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Guitar and amp confirmed for Kings of Leon riff tones by forum and interview sources. No direct evidence for 'Cold Blue Dawn' session, but this is the most likely pairing for riff sections based on era and band member gear. No evidence of live-specific substitutions.

Tone Character(10)

mid heavybeefy crunchadded chimeclassic rock territorysyncopated double-stop chordsreverb on rhythm guitaropen string shimmerwarm, slightly gritty rhythmarticulate, percussive attackfull amp grit

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated chord work with muting and dynamic control to maintain clarity and groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Kings of Leon tone - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar Kings of Leon are one of the biggest rock bands on the planet – learn the twin-guitar style that took them from club stalwarts to stadium royalty | Guitar World Kings of Leon: Southern Men | Guitar World

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