Riff Tone

Come Like a Rushing Wind

William McDowell

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar modern worship guitar, model not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown (likely Fender, Vox, or boutique clean amp typical of modern worship, model not confirmed)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil or noiseless single-coil, model not confirmed)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass6

mid6

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

reverbUnknown Reverb pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

Notes

No direct sources confirm the exact guitar or amp used on the studio recording of 'Come Like a Rushing Wind' by William McDowell. Most contemporary worship recordings from the 2010s use Strat-style guitars and clean amps with effects. These are estimated based on genre and era. Studio recording, released 2011.

Tone Character(10)

ambient and lushbright and articulatesmooth, glassy highschiming open chordsclear note separationdynamic and touch-sensitivepolished studio claritysubtle modulation shimmerfull, enveloping reverbno audible overdrive

Difficulty

The riff is not technically difficult but requires careful timing and control to maintain clarity and articulation with heavy ambient effects typical of modern worship guitar.

Sources

Advice on tone settings : r/Guitar

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