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Going Down Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Freddie King
Freddie King · 1970s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-335
Pickups
Humbucker (stock Gibson ES-335 pickups, likely 1970s T-Top)
Amp
Fender Quad Reverb (mid-1970s, silverface, non-drip edge)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1971. Gear confirmed for this era and song by multiple sources. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects used on the solo; amp reverb likely engaged.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass5
Gain5.5
Reverb5.5
Treble6.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- biting blues lead
- warm and punchy
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- singing sustain
- bright but not harsh
- full-bodied midrange
- clear note separation
- expressive phrasing
- slight natural compression from amp