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The End Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Kings of Leon
Kings of Leon · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-325
Pickups
Mini-humbuckers
Amp
Vox AC15C1-CM Limited Edition
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2010 album 'Come Around Sundown'. Gear confirmed for era and band member (Caleb Followill), but not explicitly tied to this specific song in studio. No evidence of alternate guitar/amp for riff section. No evidence of alternate pickup wiring or modifications.
Amp Settings
Mids5.5
Bass7
Gain5
Reverb3.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- MXR Dyna Comp · compression
- Boss TR-2 Tremolo · tremolo
Guitar → MXR Dyna Comp → (optional Boss TR-2 Tremolo) → Vox AC15C1-CM (spring reverb on)
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Tone Character
- jangly and open
- slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
- clear and articulate
- chiming upper mids
- tight low end
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- modest compression
- present but not harsh treble
- warm, slightly compressed sustain
- no heavy saturation
Notes & Caveats
- No explicit studio documentation for 'The End' riff section; gear inferred from era, band member, and live/studio overlap.
- No numeric amp settings found; settings estimated based on typical Vox AC15 usage in modern rock and forum advice.
- No direct evidence of pedal use for this specific song section; only pedals confirmed for era and general rig.
- Pickup choice inferred from typical Kings of Leon rhythm tone and audio analysis.
- Pedal settings and exact signal chain order are estimated; no studio board photo for this track.
- Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. Kings of Leon's 'The End' riff features a mid-forward, crunchy but not high-gain tone typical of Matthew Followill's use of Vox AC30s and Fender amps, with moderate bass and treble for clarity and warmth. The production is modern but not overly processed, with subtle reverb and a present, articulate midrange push.