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Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1970s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-175D
Pickups
Gibson PAF humbuckers
Amp
Kustom K200A-4 (solid-state, 100W, 2x15" JBL D130 speakers)
Pickup Position
Neck pickup
Studio recording, 1970-1971. John Fogerty used a Gibson ES-175D with PAF humbuckers into a Kustom K200A-4 solid-state amp. No evidence of pedals or outboard effects for the riff section. Amp reverb was available but Fogerty stated he did not use it. Settings estimated based on amp type and era.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain0
Reverb1.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- clean and chimey
- warm and rounded attack
- full-bodied midrange
- articulate chord voicings
- clear note separation
- slight compression from solid-state amp
- no audible reverb or delay
- no modulation effects
- classic early '70s rock rhythm sound
- balanced, natural sustain