Riff Tone

Wait for Me

Kings of Leon

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard '60s

AmpVox AC30 (likely C2 or similar, as used in studio)

PickupsGibson Burstbucker humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain5.5

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6

reverb3.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

No effects used for this tone

Notes

Studio recording, 2013 (Mechanical Bull album). Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. Rhythm/riff section uses Les Paul bridge pickup into a Vox AC30 with moderate gain. No evidence of additional drive/distortion pedals for riff; overdrive comes from amp. Delay and reverb are present, with delay more prominent in lead/solo sections.

Tone Character(10)

gritty yet melodicmoderate crunch with claritychimey upper midstight, syncopated rhythmbright and articulate attackwarm low endanthemic and expansiveraw, driving energyslight reverb ambiencedynamic response to picking

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, syncopated rhythm playing with double-stops and precise muting, but does not involve advanced lead techniques or fast tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

Sources

Kings of Leon are one of the biggest rock bands on the planet – learn the twin-guitar style that took them from club stalwarts to stadium royalty | Guitar World Kings of Leon Members, Gear & Sound | Equipboard Wait For Me Tab by Kings Of Leon - Matthew Followill (delay effect)

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