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When The Magic Is Gone Riff Guitar Tone Settings — HoldFast.

HoldFast. · 2010s+ · country

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Original Recording

Guitar
PRS McCarty 594
Pickups
PRS 58/15 LT humbuckers
Amp
Vox AC30C2 2x12 combo
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup

Studio recording context not explicitly confirmed, but all gear references are to studio/album tones, not live. Year/era: 2010s+. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for this specific song/section.

Amp Settings

Mids
6.5
Bass
6
Gain
5.5
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

Effects Chain

  • TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay · delay
  • Strymon BigSky Reverb · reverb
  • Wampler Paisley Drive · overdrive

PRS McCarty 594 → Wampler Paisley Drive → TC Electronic Flashback X4 Delay → Strymon BigSky Reverb → Vox AC30C2

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Tone Character

  • bright and articulate
  • full-bodied
  • slight spring reverb
  • touch of delay
  • clean top-end
  • vintage yet modern
  • atmospheric
  • dynamic response
  • clear note separation
  • mild breakup

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