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Low Down Rolling Stone Riff Guitar Tone Settings — Gary Clark Jr.
Gary Clark Jr. · 2010s+ · blues
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Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Custom Gary Clark Jr. ES-335
Pickups
Gibson '57 Classic Humbuckers
Amp
Fender Vibro-King
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 2019. No evidence of alternate guitars or amps for the riff section. All sources referencing Clark's studio and live rig for this era point to the ES-335 and Vibro-King pairing. No evidence of pedal use for the main riff; fuzz/distortion is likely from amp or possible boost/overdrive pedal, but no specific pedal confirmed for this song's riff.
Amp Settings
Mids7
Bass6.5
Gain6
Reverb3.5
Treble6.5
Presence6
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Tone Character
- fat and fuzzy
- thick, saturated drive
- warm and mid-forward
- touch-sensitive
- raw vintage breakup
- harmonic-rich sustain
- slightly compressed
- dynamic pick attack
- aggressive but not harsh
- classic blues-rock edge
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