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Johnny B. Goode Solo Guitar Tone Settings — Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry · 1950s · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1955 Gibson ES-350T
Pickups
P-90 single coil (original 1955 ES-350T configuration)
Amp
Fender Tweed amp (likely a 1950s Fender Twin or Pro, exact model unconfirmed)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1957-1958. Gear confirmed for Chess Records era and Johnny B. Goode session. No evidence of pedals or effects beyond amp reverb. ES-350T with P-90s, not humbuckers (humbucker models appeared later).
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain3.5
Reverb1
Treble7.5
Presence5
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- gritty-yet-clean
- fat, but elegant
- slight breakup on hard picking
- dynamic and touch-sensitive
- clear note separation
- percussive attack
- biting treble
- warm midrange
- classic 1950s rock and roll