GuitarDistortedRiff
Fortunate Son Guitar Tone Settings — Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1960s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1969 Rickenbacker 325
Pickups
Rickenbacker single-coil pickups
Amp
Kustom K200A-4 (solid-state, 100W, 2x12 cab with JBL D130 speakers)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (likely), possibly middle position
Studio recording, 1969. John Fogerty stated he used a Kustom K200A-4 amp for CCR studio work in this era. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the riff section; amp's built-in effects (reverb, fuzz, vibrato, etc.) were reportedly not used for this song. Pickup selector likely in bridge or middle position for bright, cutting tone.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb0.5
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- gritty and throbbing
- bright and biting attack
- raw, mid-forward crunch
- tight and percussive rhythm
- slightly compressed
- focused and direct
- minimal sustain
- fast note decay
- aggressive pick attack
- no audible reverb or delay