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Got My Mojo Working Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Muddy Waters
Muddy Waters · 1950s · blues
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Fender Telecaster (likely 1952-1957, single-cut, maple neck)
Pickups
Fender single-coil (vintage Telecaster bridge pickup)
Amp
Fender Tweed amplifier (likely Fender Bassman or Fender Twin, late 1950s model)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, Chess Records, 1957-1959 era. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects; classic Chicago blues studio setup. No evidence of live rig or alternate gear for this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6.5
Bass6.5
Gain3.5
Reverb0
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and biting
- slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
- touch-sensitive and dynamic
- raw and percussive
- clear note separation
- mid-forward punch
- tight, focused low end
- articulate, stinging highs
- no audible reverb or delay
- classic Chicago blues studio sound