Riff Tone

Johnny Cash (Live from Los Angeles, CA)

Jason Aldean

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarEVH Wolfgang Custom (relic'd, Seymour Duncan pickups, likely bridge position)

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 Custom Custom based on era and artist preference)

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Live performance, 2010s era. Kurt Allison is the primary electric guitarist for Jason Aldean and is documented using the EVH Wolfgang Custom and EVH 5150 III amp for Aldean's heavier riff-based songs, including 'Johnny Cash' in live settings. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song/section. Studio version may differ, but this is for the 'Live from Los Angeles, CA' performance.

Tone Character(10)

tight and punchymodern country rock cruncharticulate pick attackclear note separationslightly compressedpresent midrange bitefull-bodied low endbright but not harshdynamic responseno excessive saturation

Difficulty

The riff requires precise alternate picking and palm muting at a fast tempo, with tight timing and dynamic control typical of modern country rock rhythm guitar.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Jason Aldean Band - Premier Guitar Jason Aldean's Gear - Premier Guitar How to Choose a Country Guitar Rig - InSync

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