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Riff Tone

Water

Brad Paisley

Guitarcountry2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarFender Custom Shop '62 Telecaster with G-Bender
AmpDr. Z Stang Ray (Vox AC30-inspired) or Dr. Z Z-Wreck

Amp Settings

gain3.5
bass5.5

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Effects & Signal Chain

Notes

Studio recording, 2009-2010. Brad Paisley is known for using his '62 Tele with a G-Bender and Dr. Z amps for the riff section of 'Water'. Multiple sources confirm the use of a Way Huge Green Rhino for the opening riff. Pedalboard and amp switching is complex, but for the main riff, the Tele into Dr. Z with the Green Rhino is most likely. Effects and settings are based on studio use, not live.

Tone Character(10)
bright and spankycrunchy and analogue-ytight and percussivearticulate and clearcountry twangdynamic pick attackshort slapback echoslightly compressedpresent upper midsnot overly saturated

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate-level country picking techniques, including chicken picking, fast alternate picking, and dynamic muting for clarity and articulation.

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