Riff Tone

Wristwatch

MJ Lenderman

Guitarrock2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Jazzmaster

AmpVox AC15 combo amp

PickupsFender Jazzmaster single-coil pickups

Amp Settings

gain6

bass6

mid6.5

treble7

reverb3

presence5.5

Effects & Signal Chain

overdriveDeath by Audio Death by Audio Interstellar Overdriver

delayBoss Boss DD-7 Digital Delay

wahDunlop Dunlop Cry Baby Wah

Notes

Studio recording, 2024. Gear confirmed for album sessions by Guitar World. Pedalboard and amp settings described for 'dirty' tone. No evidence of alternate guitars/amps for riff section of 'Wristwatch'.

Tone Character(10)

gnarly and saturatedgrimy and bitingtightly-coiled attacktrebly and cuttingraw and unpolisheddynamic and responsiveslightly compressedcrunchy midrangedirty but articulaterootsy with modern edge

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, dynamic picking, and the need to control clarity and articulation with a saturated, crunchy tone.

Sources

Alt-country guitarist MJ Lenderman shares his tone secrets | Guitar World The best guitar songs of 2024, by Guitar World editors | Guitar World

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