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Lonely Boy Riff Guitar Tone Settings — The Black Keys
The Black Keys · 2010s+ · rock
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
1954 Fender Stratocaster
Pickups
Original 1954 Fender Stratocaster single-coil pickups
Amp
Ampeg V-2 with JBL D-130 speaker (blown speaker on recording)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording for 'El Camino' (2011). Guitar: 1954 Fender Stratocaster, bridge pickup. Amp: Ampeg V-2 with a JBL D-130 speaker (noted as blown on the recording). Boss PS-5 Super Shifter pedal used for riff. No evidence of fuzz or other pedals on riff section. Settings estimated based on amp type and genre as no explicit numbers found.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6
Gain6
Reverb1.5
Treble7
Presence6
Effects Chain
- Boss PS-5 Super Shifter · modulation
1954 Fender Stratocaster (bridge pickup) → Boss PS-5 Super Shifter → Ampeg V-2 (with spring reverb, low setting)
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Tone Character
- bright and articulate
- edge-of-breakup crunch
- raw and simple
- thick, juicy pillow of tone
- present and clear
- slightly gritty
- dynamic pick attack
- octave pitch dive effect
- percussive
- mild overdrive
Sources
- How to play The Black Keys - Lonely Boy intro riff - MusicRadar
- Rig Rundown: The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach - Premier Guitar
- Dan Auerbach's Guitars, Amps, Pedalboard & Gear | Equipboard
- Interview: Guitarist Dan Auerbach Discusses Gear, Influences and ...
- Dan Auerbach breaks down the guitar playing on 5 classic Black ...
- A Beginner's and Skeptic's Guide to Fuzz Pedals - Premier Guitar