Riff Tone
Hold On
Alabama Shakes
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup (Inverness Green, likely 2011-2012 reissue)
AmpOrange Tiny Terror 15 Watt Tube Amp TT15H
PickupsGibson Custombucker humbuckers (3-pickup configuration)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbBoss Boss FRV-1 '63 Fender Reverb
Notes
Gear confirmed via Equipboard for 'Hold On' era; studio recording for debut album 'Boys & Girls' (2012). No evidence of live rig differences for the original recording. Pedalboard evidence is limited to fuzz and reverb pedals, but amp is visually confirmed in studio/live footage.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchwarm and thick midrangeslightly fuzzy attackdynamic and touch-sensitivearticulate chord definitionopen, airy highspunchy low endorganic sustainvintage-inspired overdriverootsy, soulful character
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythmic feel and dynamic control to maintain the groove and touch-sensitive crunch, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson SG Les Paul Custom 3-Pickup (Inverness Green, likely 2011-2012 reissue)
AmpOrange Tiny Terror 15 Watt Tube Amp TT15H
PickupsGibson Custombucker humbuckers (3-pickup configuration)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid7
treble6.5
reverb4.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbBoss Boss FRV-1 '63 Fender Reverb
This tone has been researched 2 times by the community
Notes
Gear confirmed via Equipboard for 'Hold On' era; studio recording for debut album 'Boys & Girls' (2012). No evidence of live rig differences for the original recording. Pedalboard evidence is limited to fuzz and reverb pedals, but amp is visually confirmed in studio/live footage.
Tone Character(10)
edge-of-breakup crunchwarm and thick midrangeslightly fuzzy attackdynamic and touch-sensitivearticulate chord definitionopen, airy highspunchy low endorganic sustainvintage-inspired overdriverootsy, soulful character
Difficulty
The riff requires solid rhythmic feel and dynamic control to maintain the groove and touch-sensitive crunch, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.