Riff Tone
King of Oklahoma (Live)
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
Guitarrock2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1959 reissue, black finish, as seen in 2024 live rig rundowns)
AmpDumble Overdrive Special (original, made for Dennis Herring, used live on 'King of Oklahoma')
PickupsGibson CustomBucker humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveAnalog Man Analog Man King of Tone
modulationBoss Boss MD-500 Modulation
delayIbanez Ibanez DML20 Modulation Delay III
eqChase Bliss Audio x Benson Chase Bliss Audio x Benson Automatone Preamp MKII
Notes
Live performance, 2023-2024 era, as seen in Premier Guitar 2024 Rig Rundown and Equipboard. Jason Isbell uses the Dumble ODS for his main live electric tone on 'King of Oklahoma' riff sections. Guitar is Les Paul Custom with humbuckers. Effects and pedalboard confirmed from 2024 live rig documentation.
Tone Character(10)
open and dynamic crunchwarm, harmonically rich midrangeclear note separationslight edge-of-breakuparticulate attackmoderate sustainresponsive to picking dynamicsfull-bodied low endslightly compressedpresent upper mids and treble sparkle
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to syncopation, dynamic control, and the need for precise timing and articulation to match the live tone and feel.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarGibson Les Paul Custom (likely 1959 reissue, black finish, as seen in 2024 live rig rundowns)
AmpDumble Overdrive Special (original, made for Dennis Herring, used live on 'King of Oklahoma')
PickupsGibson CustomBucker humbuckers
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6.5
mid6.5
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
overdriveAnalog Man Analog Man King of Tone
modulationBoss Boss MD-500 Modulation
delayIbanez Ibanez DML20 Modulation Delay III
eqChase Bliss Audio x Benson Chase Bliss Audio x Benson Automatone Preamp MKII
Notes
Live performance, 2023-2024 era, as seen in Premier Guitar 2024 Rig Rundown and Equipboard. Jason Isbell uses the Dumble ODS for his main live electric tone on 'King of Oklahoma' riff sections. Guitar is Les Paul Custom with humbuckers. Effects and pedalboard confirmed from 2024 live rig documentation.
Tone Character(10)
open and dynamic crunchwarm, harmonically rich midrangeclear note separationslight edge-of-breakuparticulate attackmoderate sustainresponsive to picking dynamicsfull-bodied low endslightly compressedpresent upper mids and treble sparkle
Difficulty
The riff requires intermediate-level technique due to syncopation, dynamic control, and the need for precise timing and articulation to match the live tone and feel.