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Riff Tone

Only Daddy That'll Walk the Line

The Kentucky Headhunters

Guitarcountry1990s

Original Gear

GuitarGibson Les Paul Standard (likely late 1950s or reissue, as per Greg Martin's known preference for this model in the studio)
AmpMarshall 1969 Super Lead (metal front, Plexi circuit)

Amp Settings

gain6
bass3

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 1991 album 'Electric Barnyard'. Greg Martin is the guitarist on the riff. No evidence of pedals used for the riff; amp is cranked for overdrive. Settings are based on Greg Martin's own description of his Marshall Plexi setup in interviews, though not tied to this exact song, but consistent with his approach for studio rhythm tones.

Tone Character(10)
raw and blues-infusedBritish crunchbright and articulateaggressive, biting rhythmopen and dynamictouch-sensitiveamp-driven overdrivevintage Marshall sustainno pedal colorationclassic country twang with rock edge

Difficulty

The riff requires solid rhythm skills and dynamic picking, but uses straightforward chord shapes and moderate tempo, making it accessible to intermediate players.

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