Riff Tone

Jackie and Wilson

Hozier

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G5265 Jet Baritone

AmpUnknown British or American tube amp (exact model not confirmed for studio recording)

PickupsGretsch mini-humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveRevv Amplification Dirt Dog Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2014 (album release year). Guitar confirmed by Equipboard and multiple sources. Amp model not specified for the studio version; live rig includes British and American tube amps but no confirmation for the studio session.

Tone Character(10)

deep and punchycrunchy and percussivewarm low endslightly gritty breakuparticulate attackfull-bodied baritone soundtouch-sensitivenot overly saturatedrich, sustaining drivemoody and soulful

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to the baritone scale length, rhythmic precision, and dynamic control to maintain the crunchy, articulate tone.

Sources

Hozier - Equipboard Rig Rundown: Hozier - Premier Guitar Hozier - Guitar Master Class

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