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Solo Tone

Sex On Fire

Kings of Leon

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-137
AmpSelmer TruVoice Treble-N-Bass Fifty
PickupsGibson P-90 single coils

Amp Settings

gain6
bass6
mid7
treble6.5
reverb3.5
presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delaySoundtoys Delay (Soundtoys EchoBoy Analog Echo Processor)
reverbAudio Ease Reverb (Audio Ease Altiverb 7)

Notes

Studio recording, 2008. Gear confirmed by producer Jacquire King and Equipboard for 'Sex On Fire' solo. No evidence of live rig or alternate guitars/amps for this section.

Tone Character(10)
gritty yet melodicwarm, tube-drivensinging sustainexpressive and anthemicdistorted but clearrich midrangeslightly compressedarticulate attackopen and dynamicfull-bodied crunch

Difficulty

The solo is melodic and expressive with moderate technical demands, focusing on phrasing, bends, and sustain rather than speed or complex techniques.

Sources

Matthew Followill's Guitar Gear | EquipboardKings of Leon Members, Gear & Sound | EquipboardMatthew Followill's Guitar Gear | Equipboard (page 3)

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