Riff Tone

Waste a Moment

Kings of Leon

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson ES-325

AmpVox AC15

PickupsGibson mini-humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain6

bass5.5

mid6.5

treble6.5

reverb3.5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

boostMXR MXR M-133 Micro Amp

overdriveVisual Sound Visual Sound Route 66 American Overdrive

Notes

Studio recording, 2016. Guitar and amp confirmed for riff section by multiple sources. Pedals inferred from era-correct boards and audible effects. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this section.

Tone Character(10)

mid heavybeefy crunchclassic rock chimewarm and tube-drivenbright and articulategritty yet melodicdriving and anthemicraw edgecutting attackslightly compressed

Difficulty

The riff requires moderately precise muting and syncopated upstroke strumming, 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 Kings of Leon tone - forum topic | Ultimate Guitar

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