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Shake Me Down Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Cage the Elephant

Cage the Elephant · 2010s+ · rock

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Original Recording

Guitar
Gibson SG Standard 120th Anniversary Electric Guitar
Pickups
Gibson humbuckers (stock, likely '57 Classics or similar)
Amp
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Gear inferred from Equipboard and forum posts; no direct studio documentation for 'Shake Me Down' but live and era-matched sources indicate this setup. Studio recording, 2010 (album released 2011).

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
5
Reverb
3.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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Tone Character

  • jangly and open
  • slightly gritty edge
  • articulate and clear
  • moderate sustain
  • dynamic and responsive
  • present upper mids
  • tight low end
  • modest reverb for space
  • no heavy fuzz
  • distinct note separation

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️No direct studio documentation of pedal/amp settings for 'Shake Me Down' riff; guitar and amp inferred from live rig and era.
  • ⚠️Amp settings estimated based on typical Vox AC30 usage in modern indie/alt rock and genre/era conventions.
  • ⚠️No explicit pedal use confirmed for the riff section; fuzz and delay pedals are mentioned in general rig rundowns but not tied to this song/section.
  • ⚠️Effects list is based on both source review and critical listening; no audible modulation or delay in the riff section.
  • ⚠️Pickup choice inferred from tone and typical usage for this style/section.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. The riff in 'Shake Me Down' has a crunchy, mid-forward indie/alt-rock tone typical of Cage the Elephant's early 2010s sound, likely using a Vox or Fender-style amp with moderate gain, balanced bass, and pronounced mids for clarity. The treble and presence are set to cut through the mix without harshness, and a touch of reverb adds space without washing out the riff.

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