Riff Tone

'Til Summer Comes Around

Keith Urban

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender BLK1 John Mayer Stratocaster

AmpMarshall Super Lead 100-Watt Head (JMP, vintage, into Marshall 4x12 with Celestion G12H-150 Redbacks)

PickupsFender Custom Shop 'Big Dipper' single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble7

reverb4

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

delayFractal Audio Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (post-amp, for delay/reverb/modulation)

modulationFractal Audio Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II XL+ (post-amp, for modulation)

Notes

Live performance rig for 'Til Summer Comes Around' riff section, as seen in Premier Guitar Rig Rundown (2025 era). Studio version likely similar, but live rig confirmed. Effects (delay, reverb, modulation) are post-amp via Fractal Axe-Fx II XL+ controlled offstage. No pedalboard in front of amp for this song section.

Tone Character(10)

warm and smoothslightly compressedambient and spaciousclear, singing sustaintouch-sensitiverich midrange presencearticulate and expressiveharmonically complexnot harsh or brittledynamic response

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of dynamics, expressive phrasing, and subtle use of effects for ambient spaciousness. While not technically fast or complex, the tone and articulation demand good technique and feel.

Sources

Keith Urban Rig Rundown for High and Alive Tour 2025 - Premier Guitar Keith Urban – HIGH AND A(LIVE) - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Keith Urban - 'til Summer Comes Around - Intro Guitar Tutorial

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