Riff Tone

Somehow, Somewhere, Someway

Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Guitarblues1990s

Original Gear

GuitarFender Kenny Wayne Shepherd Signature Stratocaster (or '61 Fender Stratocaster 'Martha')

AmpDumble-modified Fender Pro Reverb (Ultra/Rockphonix), Fender Bassman (Slidewinder), and Band Master (AC763) (studio: Dumble-style/Fender Twin Reverb highly likely)

PickupsFender single-coil Stratocaster pickups

Amp Settings

gain5

bass6.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb4

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer

Notes

Studio recording from 1997 'Trouble Is...' album. Gear confirmed for era: Stratocaster with single coils, Dumble-modded Fender amps. Pedals: Ibanez Tube Screamer, King of Tone, Klon KTR, Analog Man Bi-Chorus, Free The Tone Future Factory delay, Ambi Space reverb. Pickup likely neck or neck+middle for riff. Settings reflect studio context, not modern live rig.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothtouch-sensitiveedge-of-breakup crunchsinging sustaindynamic responsearticulate attackmoderate tube breakupclassic Texas shuffle feelslightly scooped midsmoderate amp reverb for atmosphere

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its shuffle groove, dynamic picking, and integration of blues licks with rhythmic muting. Mastery of touch and timing is essential for authentic feel.

Sources

Kenny Wayne Shepherd Amp Settings (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk Shop the Rig! Kenny Wayne Shepherd Premier Guitar Rig Rundown - InSync Kenny Wayne Shepherd's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Kenny Wayne Shepherd Rig Rundown

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