Riff Tone

Wildflowers & Wine

Marcus King

Guitarblues2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Marcus King 1962 ES-345

AmpVintage-style tube amp (exact model not specified, likely Fender or Marshall type used in studio)

PickupsGibson Custombucker humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain4.5

bass6.5

mid7

treble6.5

reverb5

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveIbanez Ibanez Tube Screamer (exact model not confirmed, likely TS808 or TS9 variant)

Notes

Studio recording, 2019-2020 (El Dorado album). Guitar confirmed from MusicRadar and Premier Guitar. Amp not specified in sources; inferred as vintage tube amp based on multiple interviews and genre.

Tone Character(10)

smooth and straightforwardwarm and expressiveedge-of-breakup crunchtouch-sensitivesoulfullyricalmellowsweet ES-345 characterdynamic responsenot high-gain

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level control of dynamics and phrasing to achieve the expressive, touch-sensitive blues feel, but does not involve advanced speed or complex chord voicings.

Sources

Marcus King’s Old Soul - Premier Guitar Watch Marcus King's intimate performance of Wildflowers & Wine | MusicRadar Marcus King Sound : r/guitarpedals - Reddit Marcus King | Equipboard

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