Ring of Fire

Amp settings (as recorded)

The recording

The signature sound of 'Ring of Fire' features Luther Perkins' percussive 'boom-chicka' style electric guitar locked in with Johnny Cash's rhythmic acoustic strumming. Perkins, a non-professional mechanic turned guitarist, utilized his 1953 Fender Esquire to create the backbone of the song's texture, focusing on a sparse, muted technique rather than complex lead lines.