Riff Tone

Ronin

Sturgill Simpson

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solidbody electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or Gibson Les Paul, model not confirmed for studio recording)

AmpUnknown (no explicit source for amp model on studio recording; likely tube amp based on genre/era, possibly Marshall or Fender type)

PickupsUnknown (likely humbucker or single-coil, model not confirmed for studio recording)

Amp Settings

gain6.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

tremoloUnknown Tremolo pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2019 (Sound & Fury album). No explicit confirmation of exact guitar or amp model for the riff section. Most sources discuss live gear or general pedalboard, not studio specifics.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturatedcrunchy midrangeslightly compressedtight low endaggressive attackmodulated (tremolo) pulseforward in the mixsinging sustainnot overly brightamp-like drive

Difficulty

The riff requires tight rhythmic control, precise picking, and maintaining clarity with modulation effects, making it moderately challenging for intermediate players.

Sources

Ronin Lead Guitar Tone? : r/SturgillSimpson - Reddit Sturgill Simpson | Equipboard

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