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Fortunate Son Guitar Tone Settings — Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1960s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (tuned down a whole step to D standard)
Pickups
Gibson PAF-style humbuckers
Amp
Kustom K200A-4 (100-watt solid-state combo, built-in vibrato/tremolo, no reverb used)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1969. John Fogerty played the solo on his Les Paul Custom (tuned down a whole step) into a Kustom K200A-4 amp. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects used on the original studio recording. Fogerty explicitly states he did not use the amp's reverb or built-in fuzz for this song. The amp's vibrato/tremolo was available but not audibly used in the solo.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain4.5
Reverb1
Treble7
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- gritty and throbbing
- raw and rootsy
- punchy and articulate
- midrange-forward
- warm vintage crunch
- organic and melodic
- touch-sensitive
- slightly compressed
- bright but not harsh
- dynamic and responsive