Riff Tone

I Want Crazy (Encore)

Hunter Hayes

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

Guitar1996 Fender Strat Deluxe Plus (modified, LSR Roller Nut, Lollar Blackface pickups)

AmpVintage Fender Deluxe (head, driving 2x12 Ladner cabinet)

PickupsLollar Blackface single-coils

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2011-2013 era, as used on the 'Encore' album. Hayes' main electric for the session was the Strat Deluxe Plus with Lollar Blackface pickups. Amp is a vintage Fender Deluxe in a head box, used for clean/riff tones. No evidence of pedals or effects used on the riff section; tone is clean and direct. Tuning is Eb standard.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulateclean and percussiveopen, ringing chordsdynamic single-coil clarityslightly scooped midstight low endpresent upper midsstudio clarityminimal breakupresponsive to picking dynamics

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced picking technique, fast hammer-ons/pull-offs, and precise timing to maintain clarity at tempo. The clean tone exposes any mistakes, increasing difficulty.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Hunter Hayes - Premier Guitar Hunter Hayes' Guitars | Equipboard I Want Crazy Hunter Hayes Guitar Lesson and Tutorial

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