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Cajun Moon Riff Guitar Tone Settings — J.J. Cale
J.J. Cale · 1970s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1950s/60s, maple neck, stock single coils)
Pickups
Fender single-coil pickups (stock 1960s Stratocaster type)
Amp
Fender Vibroverb (blackface era, likely 1963-1965 model)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1974, album 'Okie'. J.J. Cale was known for using a Stratocaster and Fender amps in the studio during this era. No evidence of pedal use for this song's riff section. Settings estimated based on typical Cale studio rig and genre/era.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6.5
Gain3
Reverb4
Treble6
Presence5
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Tone Character
- warm and mellow
- smooth, rounded attack
- soft fingerstyle dynamics
- slightly compressed
- clear note separation
- subtle spring reverb
- no drive or fuzz
- clean and articulate
- laid-back, understated
- no modulation or delay