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Johnny B. Goode Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry · 1950s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson ES-350T
Pickups
Gibson P-90 single coil (stock on ES-350T, 1958)
Amp
Fender Tweed amplifier (likely 1950s Fender Tweed Deluxe 5E3 or similar)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1957-1958. Gear confirmed for original Chess Records session. No evidence of pedals or effects other than possible amp reverb. ES-335 is sometimes cited, but ES-350T is most widely documented for this era and session.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass5.5
Gain2.5
Reverb1
Treble7.5
Presence5.5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- sharp attack
- clear, ringing double-stops
- percussive and snappy
- slightly hollow midrange
- tight low end
- minimal breakup
- high-end sparkle
- dynamic response to picking
- vintage 1950s rock and roll flavor