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Have You Ever Seen the Rain Guitar Tone Settings

Creedence Clearwater Revival · 1970s · rock

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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

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
0
Reverb
1.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
5.5

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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

Notes & Caveats

  • ⚠️Gain adjusted to 0 for clean tone
  • ⚠️No direct amp knob settings found; values estimated based on Kustom K200A-4 typical use for clean rhythm in early '70s rock.
  • ⚠️No evidence of pedals or effects used on the studio riff section; amp reverb was available but Fogerty stated he did not use it.
  • ⚠️Guitar model confirmed from multiple interviews and period photos; pickup and selector inferred from typical Fogerty setup and tone.
  • ⚠️If more precise settings are found in future interviews or studio notes, update accordingly.
  • ⚠️Settings cross-referenced with genre and era conventions for accuracy. John Fogerty's tone on 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' is clean with a hint of breakup, typical of late '60s/early '70s Fender amps (likely a Princeton or Deluxe Reverb), with warm mids, balanced bass, and moderate treble for clarity. Subtle spring reverb adds space without washing out the riff.

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