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Riff Tone
The Ballad of Boot Hill (Mono)
Johnny Cash
Guitarcountry1950s
Original Gear
GuitarFender Esquire
AmpSears Silvertone 1300 combo amp
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
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Notes
Studio recording, 1959. Guitarist: Luther Perkins. Gear confirmed by museum display and Premier Guitar. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this session. Delay and reverb effects were likely added via pedal or studio slapback, not amp.
Tone Character(10)
bright and twangypercussive attackclean and articulateslapback echominimal reverbfocused low endwarm midssnappy single notesclassic 'boom-chicka' rhythmtight, controlled dynamics
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent palm muting and percussive attack for the signature 'boom-chicka' sound. No advanced techniques, but requires discipline and timing.
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Original Gear
GuitarFender Esquire
AmpSears Silvertone 1300 combo amp
Amp Settings
gain0
bass5
Create an account to see all tone details
Create Free AccountEffects & Signal Chain
Notes
Studio recording, 1959. Guitarist: Luther Perkins. Gear confirmed by museum display and Premier Guitar. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this session. Delay and reverb effects were likely added via pedal or studio slapback, not amp.
Tone Character(10)
bright and twangypercussive attackclean and articulateslapback echominimal reverbfocused low endwarm midssnappy single notesclassic 'boom-chicka' rhythmtight, controlled dynamics
Difficulty
The riff is rhythmically straightforward but demands tight, consistent palm muting and percussive attack for the signature 'boom-chicka' sound. No advanced techniques, but requires discipline and timing.