Riff Tone

Ticks

Brad Paisley

Guitarcountry2000s

Original Gear

GuitarCrook Custom T-Style (Telecaster-style) with G-Bender

AmpDr. Z Mini Z Guitar Amplifier

PickupsFralin Vintage Hot Tele single-coil (bridge), Fralin Blues Special (neck)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5

mid6

treble7.5

reverb3

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

delayWay Huge Way Huge Aqua-Puss MkII Analog Delay

Notes

Studio recording for 'Ticks' (2007, 5th Gear album). Gear confirmed for this song by Equipboard and Premier Guitar. Crook Custom Tele with Fralin single-coils is Paisley's main studio guitar for this era and song. Dr. Z Mini Z amp confirmed for 'Ticks' studio use. Pedalboard includes TS9/808 overdrive and slapback delay. No chorus, flanger, or phaser audible or cited for the riff section.

Tone Character(10)

bright and twangysnappy attacktight low endarticulate and clearslapback echoslightly gritty edge-of-breakupdynamic and responsivepercussive chicken pickin'spanky highsminimal compression

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced country picking techniques at a fast tempo, demanding precise right-hand hybrid picking, muting, and articulation for the signature Paisley sound.

Sources

Brad Paisley's Guitar Gear, Telecasters & Pedalboard | Equipboard Brad Paisley's Gear | MusicRadar

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