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Only By The Night
2008 3:51
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Kings of Leon Alternative Rock 2008 C major
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Use Somebody

"Use Somebody" by Kings of Leon is a rock track released as the second single from the band's fourth studio album, Only by the Night. It charted in both the US and UK in December 2008, quickly becoming one of the band's most recognized songs. For electric guitar players, it offers a rewarding combination of atmospheric clean tones and driving rock riffs, making it a practical and satisfying song to learn across multiple skill levels.

  • "Use Somebody" was released as the second single from Only by the Night, Kings of Leon's fourth studio album.
  • The song entered American and British charts on December 8, 2008, three weeks after the album dropped.
  • The track features a mix of clean and driven electric guitar tones, giving players a chance to practice dynamic control.
Fender Telecaster
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Fender Telecaster

Matthew Followill uses the Telecaster for cleaner, jangly passages that cut through the mix with bright articulation. Its single-coil brightness provides contrast to his heavier Gibson tones, adding textural variety to Kings of Leon's arrangements.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

Matthew's primary axe, the Les Paul's warm PAF-style humbuckers respond dynamically to pick attack and volume knob control, delivering the thick, responsive tone that defines Kings of Leon's lead work.

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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Similar to the Standard, this model gives Matthew additional tonal options through its stock PAF humbuckers, maintaining the same warm, dynamic character that supports the band's signature sound.

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Gibson SG Standard

Matthew rotates the SG for its punchy midrange and lighter weight, while Caleb uses it as his primary rhythm instrument. The SG's bright attack complements both players' preference for simplicity and natural amp breakup.

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Marshall JCM800

Matthew switches to this Plexi-style head for heavy, driven sections, pushing the JCM800's natural breakup to deliver aggressive lead tones that contrast with his cleaner Vox AC30 settings.

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Vox AC30

The heart of Kings of Leon's tone, the AC30's EL84 tubes create their signature midrange bite and natural power tube compression. Both Matthew and Caleb rely on it for chime, warmth, and that warm crunch when cranked.

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