Riff Tone

Sweet Virginia (Live)

The Rolling Stones

Guitarcountry1970s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson J-45 Acoustic

AmpMicrophone to PA (live), no electric guitar amp

PickupsNone (acoustic piezo/mic'd)

Amp Settings

gain2

bass6

mid6.5

treble6

reverb2.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Live performance, early 1970s; Keith Richards played the main acoustic riff on a Gibson J-45. No evidence of electric guitar on the main riff in live versions. If electric present, it is very subtle and likely a Telecaster, but primary riff is acoustic.

Tone Character(10)

warm and vintagegentle and dynamicopen and resonantarticulate strummingnatural acoustic presenceslightly rolled-off highsmidrange-focusedminimal colorationorganic and unprocessedsubtle room ambience

Difficulty

The riff is based on open G tuning with straightforward strumming and chord changes, requiring basic acoustic technique and dynamic control but no advanced skills.

Sources

Amp Settings for Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones (gear and tone tips) - Guitar Chalk The Rolling Stones – Exile On Main Street (Deluxe Version) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard

Create an account to adapt this tone to your gear

Create Free Account