Riff Tone

Fly Over States

Jason Aldean

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarEVH Wolfgang Custom (with aftermarket Seymour Duncan humbuckers)

AmpEVH 5150 III 50-watt head into 4x12 cabinet with Celestion Vintage 30 speakers

PickupsSeymour Duncan humbuckers (exact model unspecified, likely SH-4 JB or similar based on era and artist's preferences)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveKlon Klon Centaur

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording for 'Fly Over States' (2011 album 'My Kinda Party'). Kurt Allison (Aldean's guitarist) used the EVH Wolfgang Custom with Seymour Duncan humbuckers and an EVH 5150 III amp for the main riff. Effects and pedalboard details are drawn from Premier Guitar and Sweetwater rig rundowns for this era. No evidence of Telecaster or single-coil use on this track's riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatepunchy midrangetight low endslightly compressedmodern country crunchdynamic and touch-sensitiveclear note separationpresent upper midshint of amp breakupnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires tight timing, palm muting, and dynamic control typical of modern country rhythm playing, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast picking.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Jason Aldean Band - Premier Guitar Jason Aldean's Gear - Premier Guitar How to Choose a Country Guitar Rig - InSync New Country Players...I have a pedal for you... | Guitar Forum

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