Riff Tone

Supersoaker

Kings of Leon

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-325

AmpVox AC15C1-CM Limited Edition

PickupsMini-humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

delayBoss Boss RE-20 Space Echo

chorusVisual Sound Visual Sound Liquid Chorus

Notes

Studio recording, 2013. Guitar and amp confirmed via Equipboard and live photos from the Mechanical Bull era. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. Effects chain confirmed by pedalboard video and Equipboard. No evidence of alternate pickup types or amp models for this song/section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatepunchy attackslightly compressedclear note separationjangly and opentight and percussivemodest amp breakupechoed repeatsmodulation shimmernot high-gain, retains clarity

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, fast strumming and clean chord transitions at a brisk tempo, with clarity maintained despite delay and chorus effects. Moderate technical challenge but accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Caleb Followill's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard Kings of Leon – Mechanical Bull (Expanded Edition) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

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