Riff Tone

Sheep

Mt. Joy

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jaguar

AmpUnknown (amp model not specified in sources for studio recording of 'Sheep')

PickupsFender Jaguar single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain4

bass5.5

mid6

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveElectro-Harmonix Electro-Harmonix Soul Food

compressionMXR MXR Dyna Comp

Notes

Gear confirmed for Sam Cooper of Mt. Joy, but no explicit source ties amp model to the studio recording of 'Sheep' riff. Pedalboard and guitar are confirmed for live and likely studio use. Year of recording: 2017 (album release).

Tone Character(10)

transparent and dynamicslightly gritty edgeclear note separationwarm midrangearticulate highsopen and airytouch-sensitivenot heavily compressedsubtle sustainmild breakup

Difficulty

The riff requires moderately precise picking and dynamic control to maintain clarity and touch-sensitivity, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast tempo.

Sources

Rig Rundown: Mt. Joy's Sam Cooper - Premier Guitar Sam Cooper, Mt. Joy Guitarist Gear Pro Pedalboards 2021 - Premier Guitar

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