Riff Tone

I'm Still Fine

The Red Clay Strays

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-339

AmpFender Twin Reverb

PickupsGibson humbuckers (stock ES-339 set)

Amp Settings

gain5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveMXR MXR Custom Badass Modified O.D.

Notes

Gear confirmed from Premier Guitar Rig Rundown for Zach Rishel of The Red Clay Strays; no evidence of alternate guitars/amps for the riff section of 'I'm Still Fine'. Studio recording context, 2022-2023 era. Pedalboard as per Rig Rundown, but only pedals confirmed for this song/section are included.

Tone Character(10)

crunchy and dynamicbright and articulateclear note separationslightly compressed attackopen midrangetight low endtouch-sensitive responseclassic American amp breakupmoderate sustainfull-bodied chord voicings

Difficulty

The riff requires moderately precise picking and dynamic control to achieve the crunchy, articulate sound, but uses straightforward chord shapes and rhythm patterns typical of modern country-rock.

Sources

Red Clay Strays Gear Tour at Ryman - Premier Guitar

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