Riff Tone

Come a Little Closer

Cage the Elephant

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Telecaster

AmpFender '59 Bassman Reissue

PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups)

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveJHS JHS Colour Box V1

Notes

Studio recording, Melophobia album (2013). Brad Shultz is confirmed to use a Telecaster and a '59 Bassman Reissue for the main riff in the studio. Pedalboard includes JHS Colour Box, JHS Crayon, Jext Telez White Pedal, Boss DD-7, MXR Phase 100, but not all are used for the riff. Settings are estimated based on typical Bassman use for modern rock and available rig rundown info.

Tone Character(10)

crisp and cuttingwarm but bitingclear and articulateslight edge-of-breakup drivetight, punchy rhythmpresent midrangeopen and dynamicnot overly saturatedstudio tube colorationdirect, broiling sound

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing and dynamic picking to achieve the crisp, articulate sound, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.

Sources

Cage the Elephant Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Cage the Elephant Guitar Gear Guide - Premier Guitar I just figured out the Come A Little Closer lead tone - Reddit

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