Riff Tone
Little Drummer Boy
for KING & COUNTRY
Guitarother2010s+
Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact year/model unknown, but Telecaster shape visible in live and tutorial videos)
AmpLine 6 Helix (amp model unknown, but Helix used for both studio and live as per multiple YouTube tutorials and playthroughs)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely Helix digital reverb)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Helix digital delay)
Notes
Settings and gear are based on live and studio performances from 2017-2023. Multiple sources show the use of Line 6 Helix for both live and studio, with Telecaster-style guitars. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Studio and live tones are very similar.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and punchyclear note separationambient spaciousnessmodern worship rock claritycutting high endcontrolled low endpresent midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming with percussive muting and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord shapes.
Sources
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Telecaster (exact year/model unknown, but Telecaster shape visible in live and tutorial videos)
AmpLine 6 Helix (amp model unknown, but Helix used for both studio and live as per multiple YouTube tutorials and playthroughs)
PickupsSingle-coil (Fender Telecaster stock pickups, model unknown)
Amp Settings
gain5
bass6
mid6.5
treble7
reverb4
presence6
Effects & Signal Chain
reverbUnknown Reverb (model unknown, likely Helix digital reverb)
delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown, likely Helix digital delay)
Notes
Settings and gear are based on live and studio performances from 2017-2023. Multiple sources show the use of Line 6 Helix for both live and studio, with Telecaster-style guitars. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Studio and live tones are very similar.
Tone Character(10)
tight and percussivebright and articulateslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and punchyclear note separationambient spaciousnessmodern worship rock claritycutting high endcontrolled low endpresent midrange
Difficulty
The riff requires tight, syncopated strumming with percussive muting and dynamic control, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or complex chord shapes.