Riff Tone
King of Oklahoma
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarDuesenberg Starplayer TV
AmpDumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
PickupsDuesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker (bridge), Duesenberg Domino P-90 (neck)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveGreer Amps Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
overdriveAnalog Man Analog Man King of Tone
reverbStrymon Strymon Flint
Notes
Studio recording for 'King of Oklahoma' (riff section) on the 2023 album 'Weathervanes'. Gear confirmed for this song/album via Equipboard and Premier Guitar. Dumble ODS was specifically noted as used on this track. Guitar model inferred from multiple sources referencing Isbell's main guitar for the album era.
Tone Character(10)
touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup drivewarm, harmonically rich midrangeclear note separationslightly compressed attackopen, dynamic responsearticulate picking detailsmooth sustain without excessive gainpresent but not harsh top endorganic, amp-driven overdrivesubtle reverb ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and touch sensitivity with an edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarDuesenberg Starplayer TV
AmpDumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
PickupsDuesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker (bridge), Duesenberg Domino P-90 (neck)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence5.5
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveGreer Amps Greer Amps Lightspeed Organic Overdrive
overdriveAnalog Man Analog Man King of Tone
reverbStrymon Strymon Flint
Notes
Studio recording for 'King of Oklahoma' (riff section) on the 2023 album 'Weathervanes'. Gear confirmed for this song/album via Equipboard and Premier Guitar. Dumble ODS was specifically noted as used on this track. Guitar model inferred from multiple sources referencing Isbell's main guitar for the album era.
Tone Character(10)
touch-sensitive edge-of-breakup drivewarm, harmonically rich midrangeclear note separationslightly compressed attackopen, dynamic responsearticulate picking detailsmooth sustain without excessive gainpresent but not harsh top endorganic, amp-driven overdrivesubtle reverb ambience
Difficulty
The riff requires precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and touch sensitivity with an edge-of-breakup tone, but does not involve advanced techniques or high speed.